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To: akidron who wrote (23566)	8/31/1998 10:37:00 AM
From: derek cao	Respond to of 70976

Off topic: Re: if it weren't for regulation. Mr. Shell Mr. Exxon and Mr. Texaco would be on the phone fixing prices at will, as below a certain level demand is relatively inelastic. Your statement would be true if the world had only shell, Exxon, Texaco. Fortunately, we also have Mr. Russia, Mr. Mid East and others who are greedy enough to keep Mr. Shell,Exxon and Texaco in check. Like I stated before, if monopoly truly formed, I am for break them up. But before that happens, IMHO, the most efficient way to manage greed is greed itself. Re: My guess is that you like 95% of US resident pay the buck. Like you, I hate ATM fees. But I rarely use ATM since I depend on VISA and MASTER's greed to live without the need of cash. I am sure that there are other method to avoid ATM fees. Free market is about free choice not free goods and services. Be creative. Re: but has the disadvantage of benefiting the smallest section of society I have no problem with Michael Jordon or anyone else earning his/her pay. Enough said? Derek