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To: tejek who wrote (153094)	10/10/2002 2:36:06 PM
From: Tenchusatsu	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 1585090

Ted, <However, in the case of Ford I would make an exception.> What makes Ford worthy of an exception? If they go under, what impact will that have on the American economy? I can see why we ought to bailout the airlines (though the long-term consequences of a bailout aren't good), but I can't see a reason to bailout Ford. Tenchusatsu

To: tejek who wrote (153094)	10/10/2002 3:54:25 PM
From: g_w_north	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1585090

<I don't like bailouts either. I would not support an airline bailout. However, in the case of Ford I would make an exception. We have only two auto companies left and this one is a major employer. I think we would be foolish to let it go down.> What happened to the free market system? Terrorism did not bring Ford to where it is today, poor management did. The big three continue to fall behind in product, service and design (design being subjective of course). We only have 2 CPU manufacturers (in the x86 market). Should we bailout AMD if they go under? Besides, Ford would be a takeover target (most likely in pieces), too much brand recognition to let it just die.