NY Times: Bank Investment Is Good, But US Shouldn't Be Passive Investor

NY Times: Bank Investment Is Good, But US Shouldn't Be Passive Investor

By taking an equity stake, taxpayers could have a better chance of seeing an eventual return on their investment. If the banks do turn around, then the government, as a shareholder, reaps the benefits.

But we are disturbed that Mr. Paulson wants the government to be a passive investor with little say on how these banks are run, despite the billions of dollars at risk.

That means the banks' current boards and current management -- the same people who got the country into this mess -- will still be making all of the decisions.

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