I’m sorry, but if my tax payer money is going to help these companies get out of a financial crisis, I will not agree to letting them use my money to line their own pockets. I don’t care if they were promised this money.
I don’t agree with CEOsand other executives that have already profited from these awful times. If the executives are unwilling to sacrifice a little of their own gains for being involved in this debacle, then I am not as well. I’m sorry. I just don’t agree with the principle. I don’t want government to dictate rules to private business, but with the bailout happening, it’s not too much to ask executives to forgo millions in bonus pay for making bad decisions whether directly or indirectly. Obviously, if these businesses are getting assistance from the government, then obviously they helped create the situation.
I am willing to assume the risks and consequences without a bailout.