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To: Frank Ellis Morris who wrote (90378)	1/20/1999 8:05:00 PM
From: freeus	Respond to of 176387

relet the govt give the surplus back to the people and the people invest where they want Amen to that. But you know, there isnt any surplus, Social Security funds are used to mask the presence of overspending and a continually increasing debt. Freeus

To: Frank Ellis Morris who wrote (90378)	1/20/1999 11:36:00 PM
From: WeisbrichA	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 176387

<-OT-> Hi Frank, You missed my humor. "NOT,NOT,...." is a negation of the "tongue in cheek" statements that you reacted to. As a matter of fact, though, the government does not now you allow investments in options, gold, coins, collectibles, most commodities, and more in your IRA. TOO RISKY! The question of the Federales deciding what is risky is my point. What is a speculative venture? Microsoft in 1983 certainly was. Dell in 1993 certainly was. This list is endless. The elements of RISK/REWARD should not, IMO, be decided by congress. Look what they have done to the Tax Code. There is always some "meathead" politico who is trying to save someone from himself. Yet governments (polititians) sponsor and sanction lotteries, gambling, and other "risky" non-productive ventures. I guess all these lamentable "victim-less" vices are OK as long as the coffers are stuffed and it "helps the children". One can never prevent someone being foolish with his health/life as in drunk driving, using heavy drugs and alcohol, not using seatbelts or helmets, driving fast cars and motorcycles fast, etc. Nor can one prevent someone from spending (investing) his money/assets foolishly. There will never be a shortage of liberals who will try to change human behavior. Thanks RW