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Old 01-07-2006, 00:49
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Originally Posted by Benjy
Business people make money out of circumstances, I don't see people crying foul when someone makes money on the stock exchange after an earthquake, war or recession etc...

Or paying Iraqi contractors large amounts of danger money etc..

No-one knew what was happening or going to happen afterwards, Most Thai's ran up to the top of the hill - Why shouldnt a Tuk Tuk driver baring the possible dangers charge more money, Don't get me wrong I personally think they are scum and never use them, but I'm betting there were some people glad they got out of there, at any cost.

its life, supply and demand
i made so much money on anthrax scares in the market after 9/11
i personally thought people were too panicky, so whenever some news broke that there was an anthrax scare i bought everythign that was being sold
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