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To: Proud_Infidel who wrote (52519)	9/19/2001 11:49:42 AM
From: FiloF	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 70976

It is very sad to see you say <and for the first time, I am proud to call myself an American.> I am sorry that we, your fellow Americans, have not been able to live up to your exalted moral state for all of these years...

To: Proud_Infidel who wrote (52519)	9/19/2001 12:08:45 PM
From: Jerome	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 70976

Where have Fidelity, Vanguard, American Century, Schwab, and all the big Funds been hiding out????? We have all read a thousand messages about the strength of America, an heard another thousand speeches. But Mutual Funds are America, and America is one big Mutual Fund. Why are our Funds sitting on so much cash???? Call Your fund today and demand they put some of that cash to work by buying stocks in America. As a shareholder in whatever fund, sitting on the sidelines will not be tolerated. As Bush said...either you are with us or you are against us... There is no need for the Funds to be against us. Regards, Jerome

To: Proud_Infidel who wrote (52519)	9/19/2001 12:59:59 PM
From: Paul V.	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 70976

Brian and threaders, Years ago, I read a book, "The Ugly American." It's basic theme, "If you just give material things (free handout) to others without assisting them to progress, grow, succeed and feel good about themselves, they will resent you and come back and bite you the giver." In my opinion, we have to help other to help themselves and succeed. Brian and others of you who have traveled outside the US, how are we perceived by other nations and cultures in regard to the above statement? Paul