Ken, I think it's a combination of at least 2 factors, & kind of simple actually: 1.)doctors, who may be truly competent in one difficult field may feel that competence extends to other unrelated areas, when it really doesn't [they are cocky], and 2.) they tend to buy more complicated and difficult aircraft to fly than other occupational groups, because they can afford to. I hope Dr. Fink is on his honeymoon by now - and not checking his mail ! -----Original Message----- From: KEn Becker <[log in to unmask]> To: Multiple recipients of list PARKINSN <[log in to unmask]> Date: Sunday, October 04, 1998 9:27 PM Subject: Re: Fw: Re: Ken Vs. HMO's. >Bruce I am "all ears" let's hear your theory! I also want to say that my >comment about doctors not knowing a lot about money, except for wanting plenty >of it, is not a reflection on doctors any more than on most of the human race, >except for guys like Bill Gates! >In case any of your doctors do tune in to the list, I know a guy who used to >be a janitor for an HMO and he is willing to "practice" medicine for a >pittance! (Just kidding!!!!) >Ken B >