"Why would ANY actual shareholder object to things that will make them rich?"
You have a point, but at the same time, this once again refers to my question "Was it ethically right of Rory to make such comments to the public about his share price / company?"
I see no one really wants to answer the question though with a explanation other than "money" being used as a easy way out.
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