Put yourself in this position. You have been asked to stay behind and bail out (poor choice of words these days) a sinking ship. Very possibly, this ship will sink and you will be out of a job.
But the captain wants you to stay. You are a smart individual with a great knowledge of the inner workings of the vessel. If it can be saved, you are the once who can do it.
For your sacrifice (the sacrifice of not jumping ship to one that is currently in a better position) you have received a contract that says some extra money will be awaiting you at some interval for as long as this boat stays afloat. Ah, incentive. The American way!
But now the Admiral (let’s call him Admiral Marx) comes in and says that you are unpatriotic for expecting money to keep that boat afloat. And worse, he is going to take it away from you (or tax it at 90%).
Where is the incentive now?
The smart people in high positions at these AIG and the other banks are EXACTLY what we need to get out of the mess we are in now. Ignore what the enemies of capitalism are saying.
Could not agree more. Leave these guys alone. Let them focus on work, not stupid media attention.