Making Us All Rich

clipped from bloomberg.com “How do you get a bailout, Dad? Does it go to good or bad companies?” Bailout Criteria “I know it must sound strange, Junior. Many of the companies getting government money did bad things. They took risks with other people’s money. They padded their own pockets instead of watching out for their customers. And they lost a lot of money in the process.” “How do you get paid to do bad things? You don’t give me my allowance unless I walk Rusty after school, take out the garbage and clean up my room.” “You’re right, Junior. The government should really help those in need.” “C’mon Dad. If it were that simple, the government could write everyone a check for a million dollars, and make us all rich.” “Junior, I can tell you really have a knack for this stuff. I’m glad I could help you.”