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To: Rande Is who wrote (14458)	11/5/1999 8:26:00 PM
From: gamesmistress	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 57584

Well, MSFT is down 4 pts in aftermarket trading...but as my mother used to say, "I feel for you, but I can't quite reach you." What will be most interesting is the penalty phase, or what MSFT offers to settle the case.

To: Rande Is who wrote (14458)	11/6/1999 2:45:00 PM
From: KevinThompson	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 57584

I know that takes us way out on a basic trust issue. . .but my point is this. . . is Phillip Morris any more "evil" than any other corporation in America? And if not, then what else don't we know? Out on my limb. . .hanging from a twig Rande, You knew I would have to toss my two cents into the mix (it's the weekend, you know...). Who is the biggest monopoly - making poor Bill pale in comparison? hmm? It's our own dear federal government! In regards to Phillip Morris being evil, sure they produce a product that is damaging to human lives, BUT when are people going to wake up and take responsibility for their own lives? If I choose to smoke (and I don't), then isn't that my choice? Is there a person alive on this planet that thinks smoking is "good" for their health? NO! But yet, the sheeple of this country look to their government for protection and security, all the while gladly handing over their liberty and freedom. In my view, it is not Phillip Morris that is responsible for a life suffering the effects of smoking, but rather it is that individual that chooses to smoke that is responsible. But yet the government steps in and says "P.M. is the evil in this world, and they are responsible for your illness" or "The gun killed this person, it is responsible for the shooting". What's wrong here? Regarding Microsoft: Yes they are very powerful, but it is not their power that I fear. Our federal government has set themselves up as rulers of the land - choosing who will be cut down and who will be lifted up - which companies are doing good by their value system, and which companies should be put out of business or broken up. Should we really be afraid of Microsoft or Phillip Morris or Colt, or ..... OR, is it someone else, much more powerful, with much more reason and incentive to maintain an ever increasing monopoly, that we ought to keep a better eye on? I think you know what I would say... (since you asked...) Best Regards, going out further on a twig than you..., KT