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Technology Stocks : 2000: Y2K Civilized Discussion -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: O. H. Rundell who wrote (257)	8/15/1999 1:35:00 AM
From: Ken	Respond to of 662

Absolutely correct O.H.! And, a gamble that will fair miserably, and cost innumerable lives! And, Koskillem will be the most visible head to put on a pike, while the plotters, aka Klinton and his ilk will get off scot-free while the Koskillems and dept and agency heads will be the scapegoat victims!

To: O. H. Rundell who wrote (257)	8/15/1999 1:43:00 AM
From: JBTFD	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 662

I think they're also concerned with consumer sentiment, considering it is the biggest single variable in the economy, and with the fear of bank runs. No one wants to be remembered as the catalyst for a change in status quo of either of these. What's needed is real leadership. Whats going on, I think, is "CYA, and dont stick your neck out"

To: O. H. Rundell who wrote (257)	8/15/1999 8:04:00 AM
From: Lane3	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 662

O.H., your "bingo" has highlighted what I think may be the single most important issue in all of this. I must say, I cannot comprehend your choice. If the government were to announce today that everyone should prepare for 3 months without food, utilities, etc., there is virtual certainty that something really, really bad would happen. If the government sticks to its hurricane/snowstorm approach, there is some (unknown) probability that something really, really bad will happen. Many on this thread think that probability is very high, so that influences their choice on this question. Still, why would anyone consciously choose a certain disaster over a possible or even probable disaster? No public official would ever make that call. Put yourself in that position of responsibility. I'll bet you wouldn't either. If we were still a couple of years away from Y2K, I could understand your point of view, because there would be time for controlled preparations. But not at this late date. Karen