The investment game, Inflation and the cost of goods.

[Hoofhurr]

I generally agree with your perspective Maull. I think supporting the small business is definitely a way to go for many reasons. I was driving to work today and thinking along these exact same lines. I thought to myself that if I had a good big chunk of change I might go to a school like MIT and find some smart or creative person and offer to pay for their schooling and initial business ventures in exchange for some of the profits. I realize this is pretty much venture capitalism but wouldn't it be cool to be a part of something like that?