Please forgive the broadcast nature of this message, but I have a suggestion. Our nation is strong. Our economy is strong. Both of these things were targeted by the attacks on the World Trade Center one week ago. Yesterday, Monday, Spetember 17th, 2001, as the stock market reopened, trading was weak as people worried over what might be about to happen. That weakens our economy, and weakens our nation, and fosters more uncertainty in a downward spiral. My suggestion is this -- conduct your business as usual, as much as possible, to rebuff the effect of terror; and buy at least one share of any relevant stock to show your personal support, and do that tiny bit to shore up the economy. Even if it's only one share of a two-dollar stock, make the token effort. Buying flags is good; wearing ribbons builds morale. But put a few dollars where it will prop up our nation's ability to suport itself and it's citizens. Donate to charities for the immediate good of those grieving and dispossessed, but buy and keep at least a share of any stock as a contribution to our *overall* economy, a confirmation of our belief in the system we profess. The economy is the fuel that keeps the country strong. Excess conservativism cripples it. The dark ages were largely caused by people hoarding their gold; the renaissance by the openness of trade and ideas. Let's keep our trade and ideas open. Buy some stock, and frame the statement as a red ribbon for your house. Don't let terror attacks on our economy succeed. And though I despise spams and chain letters, feel free to pass this along if you think it's worthy. Paul __________________________________________________ Terrorist Attacks on U.S. - How can you help? Donate cash, emergency relief information http://dailynews.yahoo.com/fc/US/Emergency_Information/
