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To: valueminded who wrote (9021)	11/26/1999 9:14:00 AM
From: Craig Bartels	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 78602

But the big question is, will the government actually allow this all to take place? Look at the taxes they receive from Philip Morris. I believe the government receives more taxes from the tabacco industry than any other industry. thanks for the input everyone.

To: valueminded who wrote (9021)	11/27/1999 12:04:00 AM
From: Q.	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 78602

re. MO and your idea that they could move offshore, I'm curious about the offshore idea. I know that the big oil-service companies, like Schlumberger, which do much of their business in other countries, are incorporated in Caribbean countries, but I've never read why. Do you happen to know? Is it to reduce taxes, or to shelter assets from lawsuits? If it would be attractive to a multinational like MO to be offshore, then why I wonder haven't they done it already?