'Golden parachute' strikes again.(Commentary/Editorial)

From: Rocky Mountain News (Denver, CO) | Date: January 1, 2008 | Copyright information

Byline: Roy M. Cantrell, Aurora

It constantly amazes me to read about the millions of dollars some people in business or sports have made (or are making) when they have failed miserably in their profession or job.The average Jack or Jill had better be at least mediocre or else they will be out of a paycheck.We hear about most government employees, at all levels, always undergoing some type of system or plan for performance-based pay or perks. These ...

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