Hello, got this from another list; I can't guaranty it's accuracy, so check it our for your self, but sounds like it would be worthwhile to find out. . . Terry Allen has written an article about the current state of affairs when it comes to looking at public records. The U.S. Government's Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 will bar genealogists and many others from looking at birth and death certificates for 70 to 100 years. The proposed regulations are now causing widespread concern among state officials. The original version is here at: http://www.inthesetimes.com/site/main/article/2488/

Hi. From what I've read on the site you mentioned, I wouldn't get to concerned. They seem to be a so called group of intellects who I call government bashers. They don't give the whole story just enough to scare you. My opinion only! Here in SD we haven't been able to get into certain "newer type" records for a long time, but have no trouble doing legitimate research on our ancestors. Our genealogy societies here in SD sell Research Cards to people who want to do genealogy research in the courthouses. These cards are controlled by the State of SD Genealogical Society. If you've nothing to hide then you shouldn't mind recording your name and address and purchasing a research card. If this helps slow down or stop identity theft and terrorist activities then I'm all for it. Thanks for giving us the opportunity to read what they have to say on their site. Donna Kentch, Lyman Brule Genealogical Society, SD ----- Original Message ----- From: "Pam G" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2006 1:50 PM Subject: [OHSUMMIT-L] Proposed legislation barring access to public records > > Hello, > got this from another list; I can't guaranty it's accuracy, so check it our > for your self, but sounds like it would be worthwhile to find out. . . > > Terry Allen has written an article about the current state of affairs when > it comes to looking at public records. The U.S. Government's Intelligence > Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 will bar genealogists and many > others from looking at birth and death certificates for 70 to 100 years. > The proposed regulations are now causing widespread concern among state > officials. > > The original version is here at: > http://www.inthesetimes.com/site/main/article/2488/ > > > > ==== OHSUMMIT Mailing List ==== > "Why waste your money looking up your family tree? Just go into politics and your opponents will do it for you!"--Mark Twain >