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To: H. Lee Grove 2 who wrote (10476)	7/15/1998 10:44:00 PM
From: Tom D	Read Replies (1) of 164684

<<<To what philanthropic...level do you think Bezos believes he can take this Ticker to?>>> There is a middle ground between philanthropist and "cashing in", or "scam artist" (to put Glenn's words in your mouth). I think most CEO's believe they are building a viable business, creating meaningful jobs for their employees, and bettering society in many indirect ways. If they wanted to help people directly, they'd become doctors or nurses. I see no evidence for the thesis that Bezos is knowingly running up the share price so he can unload his shares before the public wises up. If he does this, his reputation will be dirt. Most CEO's won't take on a public reputation akin to fecal matter in order to make a quick buck. Yet he is accused of the same, without any evidence. As HJ would say, "God Bless America! In this country we are presumed innocent until proven guilty" The HJ usually closes with.... Trust Me Tom D

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