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To: Neocon who wrote (30348)	8/20/2000 11:56:41 AM
From: Alexandermf	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 769667

Neocon, Not so. It is still around in Family owned Co's like Publix Supermarket and Hallmark Cards, It was a ploy to keep Unions out;-)

To: Neocon who wrote (30348)	8/20/2000 12:08:28 PM
From: ztect	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 769667

Neocon..... You can borrow against your 401k for purchasing a home (don't remember if this is just for first time home buyers). The interest you pay on these loans is paid back into your own account. Forget which type of pension funds also allow for borrowing for education, and medical emergencies. Ever hear of options? They are an equity stake awarded and vested for loyalty which allow a company to defer salary compensation especially young ones w/o revenues. This deferred compensation allows for a company to utilize their resources in many cases for additional growth. Also take a look at United Airlines, and UPS which have been exceptions rather than the rule where employees were given the opportunity for an direct equity stake. UPS employees who accepted equity in partial payment in lieu of salary have done quite well after UPS's IPO. Don't have time to go over these items in more detail with you, but I think you, this time, should do some further research on these issues to back the veracity and over generalizations of your anecdotal claims. Have a great Sunday. z