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To: Mohan Marette who wrote (90213)	1/20/1999 12:08:00 PM
From: JRI	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 176387

I love you all today. Tell others about Dell....spread the love <eom>

To: Mohan Marette who wrote (90213)	1/20/1999 12:12:00 PM
From: Ashley Campbell	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 176387

OT >Perhaps the influence can be taken out of the equation if the >individuals are given the option to invest the money on their own Problem is, some folks won't and the money would evaporate and they'd still be expected to be supported... What about just putting the money in an index fund that way the govt isn't determining what stocks to invest in. Meanwhile: Dell at 88!!!!!!

To: Mohan Marette who wrote (90213)	1/20/1999 12:49:00 PM
From: Fangorn	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 176387

Mohan, re >Perhaps the {government} influence can be taken out of the equation if the individuals are given the option to invest the money on their own somehow,< I think we would call that a TAX CUT!!!!

To: Mohan Marette who wrote (90213)	1/20/1999 1:13:00 PM
From: my2boys	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 176387

<OT- Government investment in stocks> Why would we assume that any government influence would be market friendly? In any case, the proper way for government to exert influence is through legislation and regulation. With government ownership, they could bypass the legislative process and impose their will without the benefit of going through elected, accountable representatives. The price of health care is too high? Let's just tell Merk to cut 20% across the board. Microsoft has too much influence? How about forcing Dell to ship half of its computers with an alternative operating system. Unemployment getting to be a problem? Don't let GM farm out so much work overseas. I think you can see where my paranoia is leading. I am all for letting individuals control their SS "contributions." PS. Nothing about the government's behavior would lead me to believe that they understand that it is OUR money. P.P.S. Just because I am paranoid, it doesn't mean they are not out to get me.