Interesting viewpoint, jets911 and I must add that it takes more than share ownership to be on a Board of Directors. The people on a board would preferably need industry experience, previous boardroom experience in understanding protocol and as you said, "what can be said publicly", and a track record of experience helps. Yes, sometimes a board member may not have all those qualifications, but a strong CEO tries to find the best people available to sit on the Board of Directors. Also, how you conduct yourself publicly is important -- however, Trump has mysteriously found a way around that, so what do I know?

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