This has been discussed many times; we don't know the real answer, but speculation has it that we had no leverage and had to take the deal we were offered. If you can provide a better explanation, with evidence, I'd be happy to see it. Also, it may be a question to consider putting to the company at the appropriate time.

As an american, you have a lot of things to be embarrassed about, nevertheless, no one is arguing about the damage the PO did, it was horrible. However, I have not seen evidence that this was Shelton's doing. Again, can you provide a link?