tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1194375569044391746.post6105759709107600404..comments2024-03-29T02:00:55.623-04:00Comments on Corporate Justice Blog: Enron’s Aftermath: This Is Not Just Business NewsSteven Ramirezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16741346526253732489noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1194375569044391746.post-115034325924071002010-02-08T23:40:16.984-05:002010-02-08T23:40:16.984-05:00I'm not surprised the American public was gen...I'm not surprised the American public was generally apathetic towards news of the U.S. Court of Appeals' decision to vacate Jeffrey Skilling's sentence. In fact, I only recently discovered the U.S. Supreme Court will be hearing questions presented by Skilling's appeal within the month.<br /><br />It really is sad that news stories such as these are so commonly relegated to the newspaper's business section. When Kenneth Lay passed away, I recall there was sparse news coverage as well. Except for the former employees who were directly affected, it seems America's anger was directed toward the company itself rather than the men pulling the strings. It's little wonder then, that the trial and sentencing of Bernie Madoff received front page news, while Sklling's did not. Madoff, like Enron, was the big name that received all the press. No one was behind the scenes of Madoff's ponzi scheme (after Madoff himself), and the American public showed little concern for the epilogue for those behind the scenes at Enron.Vincent Capassonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1194375569044391746.post-10344494533463027002009-08-08T21:43:36.661-04:002009-08-08T21:43:36.661-04:00Thanks for the information about Skilling's re...Thanks for the information about Skilling's re-sentencingAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00964695782479523197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1194375569044391746.post-84696025014317024332009-08-08T18:27:38.911-04:002009-08-08T18:27:38.911-04:00I'm retired, living on a fixed income but, by ...I'm retired, living on a fixed income but, by way<br />of taxes, I'm compelled to help rescue private, greedy, cheating companies. How do I get rescued when my limited resources are unable to meet my<br />necessities (mortage, utility bills, propertry<br />maintenance, food and other essentials)? I'm not<br />eligible for welfare or other amenities made available to lower income citizens.<br />Even though these large corporations, like Enron <br />and their leaders, are rescued one way or another<br />through the stimulus package, top executives are<br />receiving outlandish bonuses. Yes, mainstream<br />America needs to know what is going on in the<br />business community but knowing doesn't fill my<br />pocketbook.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1194375569044391746.post-58746868311176582072009-08-07T16:06:58.527-04:002009-08-07T16:06:58.527-04:00In my view the current economic crisis has its roo...In my view the current economic crisis has its roots in distorted incentives--including the very inadequate law enforcement response to the Enron scandals.<br /><br />We live in a bizarre reality where every political leader wants to get tough on petty crimes (usually committed by persons of color) while billion dollar frauds (usually committed by rich white men) go largely unpunished.Steven Ramirezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16741346526253732489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1194375569044391746.post-24710707495380085922009-08-07T16:05:56.384-04:002009-08-07T16:05:56.384-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Steven Ramirezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16741346526253732489noreply@blogger.com