In a message dated 3/20/2008 9:54:19 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, Mbmackie1231@aol.com writes: In a message dated 3/20/2008 6:51:28 P.M. Central Daylight Time, CBGILBERT@aol.com writes: But it must be remembered that the DAR is there to protect the history of the Revolutionary War, its service members and their descendants And I am curious as to HOW they "protect" the history, its service members, and their descendants. Please explain. Thank you. Sincerely, B. MacKie Descendant of Daniel McKisick, Battle of Ramsour's Mill; William Patton; Malakiah Bonham, Maryland Militia; and Absalom Bonham, NJ Militia; all Rev. War soldiers. Protection may not be the word needed. The DAR is a repository of data researched and provided by people who elect to join the organization and support its efforts through yearly dues. I feel comfortable knowing that information on living members of my family is not available for publication or analysis. Casper Bolch Battle of Ramsour's Mill. Founding family of the current Catawba County. **************Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL Home. (http://home.aol.com/diy/home-improvement-eric-stromer?video=15?ncid=aolhom00030000000001)