In a message dated 10/5/01 7:08:19 AM US Eastern Standard Time, djd434@rnetinc.net writes: > I agree we on the list care, but I think that's because we on the list may > be the only ones who are aware of what has been happening to cemeteries. Debra, Unfortunately we on the List are not the only ones who know what is happening. Many here in Floyd County are very much aware. But like most they say it's terrible, but they don't want to offer any of their time to help me try to correct any of the problems, or even get involved in trying to stop the movement. Some have said "I hate to see a cemetery moved", but I understand they bought the ground for a house or Commercial Building and they have no choice but to move the Cemetery. This is not a valid argument. I disagree, it was known to be there and the plans should be drawn up to include the small Family Burial site, or look for another site to build on. Here we have Developers buy ground and say they didn't know the Cemetery was there. They should get their money back for the Abstract, because the company that ran it was incompetent. But here in Floyd County I know that is a lamebrained excuse for moving the cemetery, by pleading ignorance. You would think a company that spent almost a million dollars for property would know what kind of obstruction was on the site. As far as the Laws are concerned, I don't see any signs of enforcement. You can take Photographs of an illegal operation and send the information in and all that happens is "I'll get back with you" There should be some kind of news release noting that Action either was taken, or Action was avoided because the Deliberate violation of the Law was avoided. Developers, Farmers, Individuals and others just plead Ignorance. And the matter is dropped. As far as Cemetery Laws a lot of people mistakenly believe there is Laws that actually protect cemeteries. Under the IC Codes the Laws look good, but in actuality they don't mean much. It's going to take people like yourself and a lot of others to get this changed. I personally can't write or complain enough by my self to do a Plugged nickels worth of good. Debra, lets keep up the fight, keep the pressure on and maybe someday the Legislature will be forced by all of us to Listen. More can be done. And don't keep believing because of a veteran being buried in a cemetery, everything will be ok. Hang in there, Jack E. Briles Sr. Floyd County PCRP Coordinator Po Box 444 New Albany, In. 47151-0444 (812) 282-6585 Fax (812) 282-6585