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15273, Damn shame
Posted by Solarus, Mon May-14-01 03:44 PM
I'm no where near being a knowledgeable economics/business man and even I have thought of this. I think it is proof of a problem that is GREATER than JUST economics.

>If I had control over a
>Black Bank, I would simply
>start a separate company (owned
>by the Black Bank) that
>would start a new Bank
>in the suburbs, and I
>would put some White boys
>in charge. Then simply start
>opening up Branches and and
>focus on good customer service.
>
>
>THEN, use the money generated by
>the White Branches and put
>it in the Community. The
>risk isn't as Great, because
>the White Branches are maintaining
>your solvency.


PEace
Solarus

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