VOICED: Protestors take anger over bonuses to AIG exec's houses

The transcript discusses the public outrage against AIG executives receiving large bonuses after a taxpayer-funded bailout. Protesters targeted the homes of AIG executives, demanding the return of these bonuses. Despite promises from executives to return the bonuses, public anger persisted. The situation highlighted economic inequality, with large bonuses being paid while many people suffered financially. In response, the US Congress considered imposing a 90% tax on bonuses for top executives at bailed-out firms like AIG.

What sparked the public outrage against AIG?

• The company's decision to lay off employees

• The bonuses given to executives after a taxpayer-funded bailout

• The company's involvement in a major scandal

• AIG's refusal to pay taxes

How did the protesters express their anger towards AIG executives?

• By organizing a boycott of AIG products

• By writing letters to the government

• By protesting at the homes of AIG executives

• By filing a lawsuit against AIG

What was the response of the AIG executives to the protests?

• They resigned from their positions

• They increased their bonuses

• They promised to return their bonuses

• They ignored the protests

What legislative action did Congress consider in response to the AIG bonus scandal?

• Reducing taxes for all companies

• Providing additional bailouts to AIG

• Imposing a 90% tax on bonuses for executives at bailed-out firms

• Banning bonuses for all executives

What term was used to describe the situation of bonuses being given to AIG executives?

• Capitalism for the masses

• Anarchy for the wealthy

• Democracy for the elite

• Socialism for the rich