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-- Lars (lars@indy.net), January 08, 2000

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---I've seen what to me is some pretty positive good come out of y2k in general. Millions of people took time out of their lives to question "normal" values and what is and isn't important. Having to really stop and think where "things" like electricity and water and food really come from. They've looked harder than ever at big business, the stock market, big government, and their own individual lives and responsibility. If nothing else, there are thousands and thousands of families who are a lot better informed and prepared for any number of disruptions, and are maybe even a little more politically aware and motivated than they were before. There are a lot more gardens planted and being planted. People are better able to get clean pure water now. They are questioning the intrusive role of government more-and to be fair-where government works. Folks who never really thought about individual security are now hip to the sane and thoughtful ownership of firearms. People have reconsidered if the "advantages" of ultra urban life is really worth it for their families, ditto public schooling vs homeschooling. People are more pro-active in dealing with health matters. There's a long list. Yes, there's been some negative, but on balance, I think the positives outweigh the negatives in the longer range time frame. All good.

zoggus aka itain'twhytookay

-- zog (zzoggy@yahoo.com), January 08, 2000.

I still can't quite get the need to polarize the Y2K issue. I was always optimistic, and preparing so I could remain optimistic.

I'm funny that way.

-- Donna (moment@pacbell.net), January 08, 2000.