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| Originally Posted by MarkP Did he deserve it? That's a hard one - seriously. I don't see how somebody can justify a bonus that's enough money to build a small hospital. Nobody needs that much money.
However, I do understand the need to feel valued. That's why F1 stars get paid so much, otherwise they'd do it for nothing if their rides were competitive.
I doubt the small shareholders think it's a hugely good plan. The renumeration committees (with the backing of pension fund shareholders) undoubtedly do, but there's a huge ammount of backscratching that goes on there. Think of the number of CEOs who've presided over company collapses and then walked away having trousered a few million as a thank you.
I disagree (to an extent) here. I suspect that most people in the super-rich category have had a very healthy start to life, usually involving the correct school tie. Sure, some then work hard, but the privileged start in life gives them a huge advantage over others. Given equal attitudes, an ex-Etonian will do better than somebody from a sink estate.
Some of the super-rich lie. Look at the way Al-Fayed managed to acquire loans etc.
I absolutely disagree about paying their way. You're obviously not rich enough to enjoy the off-shore status that the truly rich do. See the example above. |
OK. In terms of the super rish, I concede it is not something I am that familiar with and no doubt there are rule breakers. If they are breaking the law then they should be punished. If they are taking advantage of a legal option to them, then good for them. If it is unjust then the law should change.
That super rich category must only account of a tiny % of the population though. For the vast majority of people, most work hard for their lifestyles, pay taxes and IMO have a right to feel agrieved that those taxes are being spent (in some cases) to make life comfortable for people who can't be bothered to work.
Maybe I'm just old fashioned, but to me if you want something, work for it. Beer, cigarettes, playstations, a car are not rights. They are luxuries.
Regards, Paul