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To: TimF who wrote (108996)	5/2/2000 4:42:00 PM
From: kash johal	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 1579131

TW, re: free market. There is a natural conflict of interest in a free market. Corporations are solely focussed on higher prices, and higher profits. Consumers are focussed on lower prices, higher quality etc. Employees are focussed on benefits, quality of life etc. And governments play an important and vital role in providing balance. And the role of govt. is the conflict between the conservative or liberal wings. In general the current US system is less than ideal but much better than almost anywhere in the world. Off hand i can't think of anywhere else in the world that offers a better balance. A lot of right wing free marketers were appalled when the govt mandated better safety, mileage etc from auto manufacturers. Few of these people would question the benefits of nader and the other left wing kooks in the 60-70's in improving safety and quality of peoples lives. As far as MSFT which started this discussion. We know that MSFT is a monopoly. We know they abused their power. These are facts. What the punishment should be is clearly open to dispute. But IMHO the split in MSFT as proposed is not a bad idea either for shareholders or the consumer. regards, Kash