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To: Mr. Whist who wrote (249214)	4/19/2002 1:18:27 PM
From: Srexley	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 769670

"Another example of why we need more unions, not fewer, to protect the working men and women in America" You may have a point about Polaroid and Bank One, but all of the statements are inconclusive. I note that you have made conclusions based on your beliefs. Conclusions that most would find offensive (including me). But I cannot tell if they are accurate because: "which could be bad news for retirees" Notice the word "could". Your statements indicate that you interpret "could" to mean "will". "Colcord said retiree benefits are guaranteed to some degree by the quasi-public Pension Benefit Guarantee Corp. but could not provide specifics" Why could he "not provide specifics"? You don't need specifics to form your opinions, but most do. Makes it easier to sculpt the information to fit your views, but does not make it more accurate. <"I wonder if high-level Polaroid execs will also have to "take a hit" in regard to their pension plans? I suspect the answer is no.> You wonder, and then you suspect, and then you sight these musings as EVIDENCE. "Another example of why we need more unions...." You may be right with your conclusions, but there is not enough here to tell. Also - you fail to acknowledge the possibility that unionizing sometimes forces the companies into the very thing that caused this problem. Bankruptcy (Although that is not the case with Polaroid imo). Go ahead and start your "republican parrot who listens to Rush Limbo" response. I'm ready for it.