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To: James Strauss who wrote (21478)	7/31/1998 4:51:00 PM
From: John Mansfield	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 31646

James, the analogy with WWII is used by Y2k expert Leon Kappelman in a very good way. In a worst case scenario, it will be a very useful analogy. See also: exchange2000.com

To: James Strauss who wrote (21478)	7/31/1998 4:58:00 PM
From: C.K. Houston	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 31646

<Normally I would agree that the Gov't has no business poking around in business... But... If the country faces a possible major catastrophe, it has the right and obligation to marshal all the forces necessary to try to avert or minimize the effects of that catastrophe... In WW II the Gov't set up rationing and worked with manufacturers to shift from peace time to military production...> Witness from CIO MAGAZINE(publisher/editor - can't remember which) proposed a lot of strong recommendations. One of which was a "volunteer" force. Complimented government for recalling programming retirees, but emphasized lack of adequate labor force. I personally don't see this "volunteer" force being put together prior to January 1, 2000. I see it happening after-the-fact. Another thing that was said today (by several), was that there would be degradation. It would be better if systems/equipment just shut down. But, many won't. Some of these problems won't be visible until days/weeks/months later. Bennett said something to the effect "Won't it be harder to identify & fix source of problem at this point?" No one said anything verbally. Bennett then said "I see a lot of heads nodding out there." Cheryl