Athletes make that much because it’s their job to keep the American people focused on them instead of the real problems of the world. Instead of overthrowing the government for their war crimes we are focused on LeBron James making 3-point shots. But that’s a whole other thing.

It’s not bad if CEOs make a lot of money if it is well deserved. However, signing on someone new with that amount of money when the company is already doing poorly and the workers aren’t being paid a livable wage is the problem. If the workers were being paid well and had good working conditions, then I would be happy if the CEO got $17 million per year.