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To: stockman_scott who wrote (10326)	1/12/2003 12:19:05 AM
From: Sig	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 13815

Am not sure I enjoyed that one (g), but it does add balance to the discussion. KG4 mentioned a "normal" market. Am not certain there is one. Would not consider the 1990's normal being mostly at peace , preoccupied with the OJ trial, the Clinton problems, draughts, drugs and street repair , State tax deficits. Dismissing problems abroad Suddenly we are alerted to being part of a larger community and on the defensive. Need to build up the military. Need to increase security. Need to monitor web and wireless traffic.Need better countermeasures. Need more planners, response teams, and especially inter-agency communications. Need countering drugs or vacinations for potential threats. Nearly all these require improved modern technical items like explosive scanners (invn). Video conferencing (plcm) , security (msft and ?) , biochemical lab equipment, computers (dell, hwp. ibm), and high speed web connections (csco- maybe) , missile defense(rtn) . How about that Bill Gates and his Dick Tracy wristwatch radio /web with GPS added and a screen ? Every soldier needs one could tell where he is at. Summary: Get the right stock by hook or crook and let the rest of the world go by, because finding and them keeping those requires utmost dedication and concentration. When somewhat confortable then begin to worry - about the weather in Iraq, Bush's policies, drilling in Alaska, the Dow average. Investors are not comfortable today. Americans being very competitive, are not going to remain in MM funds at 1% or whatever they pay (the stocks I referenced are not a recommendation, just examples) Sig