A simple solution to not only the New York State deficit, but also Goldman Sachs’ tarnished image is staring us in the face.
Tax payers continue to be angry about the billions in bonuses that Goldman Sachs will be doling out to executives this year. The bank was saved from disaster by government bailouts to it and AIG. And now they will be paying off their executives for doing such a good job(?!). The tax payers deserve the bonus.
A simple way for Goldman Sachs to improve their image is by donating $3.2 billion of the $16 billion bonus pool to New York State to cover our looming deficit and prevent cuts in education and health care which will impact an enormous number of New Yorkers. New York State has been especially hard hit by the downturn in the economy and its effect on Wall Street and could sure use the money. Goldman Sachs would be the hero coming to our rescue. No need for cuts to health care and education. Both problems fixed! Help us out, Goldman Sachs! Go ahead ‘do God’s work!’