If Smith Barney ex-boss invested in people, he'd earn the old-fashioned way

National Catholic Reporter, March 15, 1996 by Brian O'Shaughnessy

If the former Smith Barney chairman would use his full bonus to fund just these two programs, he could do so for the next 200 years.

So my challenge stands: Divest or invest all $20 million. It will be a lifesaver for many who are willing to work hard to earn $600,000 in their lifetime -- the amount you, Mr.Greenhill, received each week during the past two years.

Such an action would be an important symbol that bridging the growing gap between the rich and the rest is not impossible. It might even help some people once again believe that, for their hard work they'll receive something more than broken contracts.