I almost was forced to agree with you 100%. :-)

It needs to be an exersize of >freedom< that changes this system. IMO, it is up to "we the people" to take back what is rightfully ours. I do not blame the CIEIO for acting in the best interest of his/her constituents. (congresscritter, however...there is another story...because by allowing CIEIO to influence...he is generally >not< acting in the best interest of his/hers)

If we deem CEO pay unacceptable, ensure that it is lowered by acting upon it.

Same with Hollywood.

Same with Sports.

Won't ever be able to fix CEO pay with ARod making 120 gazillion and a share of the team.

Won't have it when you pay Denzel and John T 20+ million a film.

I personally don't have any problem with high pay...as long as it has a basis in value (something that was severely lacking in the dot-bomb era). Jack Welch, on the other hand, turned GE from light bulb failure to manufacturing powerhouse...in the end...to the stockholders..he was probably worth every penny. I >really< don't like it when you decide what your own pay scale should be (Congress)...pay raises to Congress should be >voted< into place.

Taking away the ability to get stinky rich is to tarnish the American Dream (tm).