Nothing that can happen to a corporation is like human death for the humans making the decision, nor for the humans who stand to lose money for having invested in that company, nor for the humans who are employees at the corporation.
It just isn't the same. Not remotely. There's no parallel.
AIG, via its decision-makers, took the bet that the bailout would work out for them for the same reason they took the bets that put them into that position and the same reason they're taking the bet that it's worth suing the federal government: a sober analysis of risk/reward suggested it was the best business move.
No-one acted out of desperation. No-one was going to be hung for their misdeeds. No-one was jumping out a window for grief or committing seppuku for shame.
It just isn't the same. Not remotely. There's no parallel.
AIG, via its decision-makers, took the bet that the bailout would work out for them for the same reason they took the bets that put them into that position and the same reason they're taking the bet that it's worth suing the federal government: a sober analysis of risk/reward suggested it was the best business move.
No-one acted out of desperation. No-one was going to be hung for their misdeeds. No-one was jumping out a window for grief or committing seppuku for shame.