It's a classic abusive relationship. The person with power and money kicks around the weaker person in the relationship, then brings home flowers as a peace offering. And things go well for a while until the one in control decides to knock the vulnerable party around once again. And the cycle of abuse continues until the stronger person finally mends his ways, or the weaker person leaves -- no longer believing the rewards from the partnership are worth the pain. I'm describing how Wall Street treats small investors. "Even in abusive [situations], the relationship is not always bad. There are...