Submitted by david Brusowankin, Sep 15, 2008 08:45
Not quite accurate. With $40 million, Dick Fuld may have to give up some toys and downsize his lifestyle, but he will be able to comfortably put food on his table and maintain a roof over his family's heads. Let us now contrast this with those who've lost their jobs due to executives' fiduciary irresponsibility and can't meet their mortgage or rent payments. Scale is important.
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