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    1. [CAGLE] Publishing names
    2. Regarding publishing names of the living. Most researchers, in their published works, do not give the name of a living person. As one that has been the victim of identity theft (wife also), this is a good practice to follow and I endorse it wholeheartedly. Our identity is scattered everywhere under the sun, no need to add to the proliferation. Generally, a researcher will give you information you are seeking if you contact them direct in regards to a living person. I recently had occasion to do just that in an effort to find a living female descendant of an MIA casualty for DNA purposes. The person I contacted was very obliging, while I remained on the land line he used his cell phone to call an acquaintance and got the name and location of the party I was seeking, took less than five minutes. We owe to the living to give them whatever respect and protection we can afford. Best wishes, Earl L.Cagle, Sr.

    09/07/2007 11:36:29