[KoRn]

Eventually this type of thinking will lead all the way to “why should a mechanic earn that much?”, “why does a plumber earn that much?”, and we will have the politics of why the poor and minorities should pay so much when their vehicles break down. You get the idea. It may seem silly to mention now, but rest assured, that’s where it’s going.

[Ugot2Bkidding]

I think you missed the point. It's not how much they make yearly. It's the golden parachutes these CEOs get even if they run a company in the ground, but still walk away with millions. The difference is if you make good money as a “plummer” an you do bad work, you're not going to walk away with a “bonus” let alone getting even paid for shoty work.

[redgolum]

Ok, I will play.

Does an average CEO add enough value to the company to justify a massive expenditure like that? Spin it like a free market equation.

Hint, most CEO’s overseas don't make near what US companies pay, and look who is buying out whom.