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To: Timetobuy who wrote (21674)	9/19/2001 10:35:27 PM
From: puborectalis	Respond to of 24042

"September 17, 2001 Fear is not an investment guideline As news of the terrorist attacks plays over and over on TV sets worldwide, Americans who own stocks have been asking themselves what to do. In times like these it's more a question of what not to do. For one of the greatest weapons of all is fear. Fear is a far bigger weapon than any manmade object and fear should not be an investment guideline. In times like these we expect an already volatile market to be perhaps more volatile. Europe and Asian markets have been open since the terrorist attacks. And we hear rumor of war, of going after those believed responsible for perhaps the worst single act of terrorism on American soil. But this is not a time for cowards, for those who would hide in fear. As we've already seen time and time again, moments like these are times for courage, faith, and perseverance. Panic serves nobody but the terrorists who want to disrupt America. Your investment decisions are up to you. I'm keeping my stocks to show support for the companies changing the world of technology, changing the world of business. In this time of crisis I will not abandon my investments, which are really nothing more than the hard-working people trying to make their dreams come true. It is called the American Dream and it still thrives. It's why for centuries people of all races, creeds, and religions have come to the United States and now call themselves Americans. There are no hyphens any more. Yes, we have a lot of work to do as a nation to help more people realize the American Dream -- economic independence. In short, reacting in fear to horrific news events has little to do with the enduring spirit we all share. "