Ahhh.... the lawyer in you won't let you agree, lol! And, frankly, I don't think we're actually disagreeing. I agree with pretty much all of what you posted.

I'll just leave it at saying, in your post, I'd replace the word "forced" with "convinced", and also add that "there is more than one way to skin a cat".

Absolute power corrupts...absolutely. History is replete with examples, as it is with the carelessness and arrogance of the powerful. As shareholders, expect little, and you will get even less.