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To: James R. Barrett who wrote (25357)	1/11/1998 6:56:00 PM
From: Skeeter Bug	Respond to of 132070

james, never let tax considerations guide your investing. do what you feel is right from an investing standpoint. remember, you can sell in percentages to reduce risk w/o selling everything. good luck. btw, this is the last good q, imho.

To: James R. Barrett who wrote (25357)	1/11/1998 9:12:00 PM
From: Earlie	Respond to of 132070

Jim: I realize that your question is rhetorical, and certainly, I would not presume to answer the S& P 500 question. What I do know is that the crash in Asia happened so quickly, so ruthlessly and so ruinously that few were able to duck. There is a lesson in that fact. I find it amazing that market participants are not thoroughly spooked over the fact that it was the same experts who were touting the glories of Asian investment a few months ago, who are now suggesting that the Asian crisis will have little impact over here. In making your decision, I know that you will keep the basic rule in mind.......don't lose your capital. Best, Earlie