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To: mark silvers who wrote (2579)	7/30/1999 11:20:00 AM
From: Les H	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 769670

I'm not disputing the value of college either from the perspective of specific career preparation, broad knowledge, or social preparation. Trademen usually work for someone else first before starting their own business. Before starting their own business, some will take an interest in those aspects of their business, such as marketing, accounting, etc. Most will end up hiring staff to handle those items on a periodic, contingent basis such as marketing, bookkeeping, taxes, payroll, etc., or on a continual basis such as answering services, receptionists, accountants, etc.

To: mark silvers who wrote (2579)	7/30/1999 11:37:00 AM
From: jpmac	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 769670

Mark.. good points. I've had many conversations with people from WalMart truck drivers to museum employees who want advice on how to invest their money. That's not something they know about, unless it has been a side interest. When thinking of pulling money out of SS and having people invest it themselves for their retirement, that's something to consider. Investing is an art and field of it's own. If you want people to do it, knowledge is essential. That's not exactly what you were talking about, but I went there with it. <g>