Capitol Hill Blue Forums Political Issues Finance, the economy & Economics How will the financial crisis develop?

I sincerely hope that any bailout of these high-stakes gamblers includes the provision that the CEOs and executive leadership of any company directly benefiting from a taxpayer-funded rescue must give up any form of compensation, such as bonuses, stock options, deferred compensation, and any other rewards; and receive only their base salary for a fixed period (3-5 years?). Additionally, any "golden parachutes" would become null and void. To reward these charlatans and swindlers for their bone-headed actions will only encourage more reckless behaviors and would be a slap in the face to the citizens of the United States.