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Morley Safer Speaks With The Ex-Tyco Chief Behind Bars
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- I was a guy sitting in a courtroom who made $100 million a year. And I think a juror sitting there just would have to say, 'All that money, he musta done somethin' wrong.' I think it's as you know, it's as simple as that," he says.
Outrageous! An absolute insult to the jury. You Sir where convicted by a jury of your peers. Found Guilty beyond a reasonable doubt... You arrogant SOB! - Reply to this comment
- Kozlowski is exactly where he belongs. May he live an interesting life.
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- If the Great Koz has done nothing wrong, then I am in the wrong job! If he considers what he spent (what was that apartment for anyway?) and borrowed ($2,000,000 non-interest loans!!) as "business as usual" for CEOs, then disgusting CEO compensation is only the tip of the iceburg. Heaven help us all.
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- Done in by bad timing? He is a disgusting, greedy, tacky, lying, stealing pig. He is EXACTLY where he should be.
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- Dennis Kozlowski was convicted for earning what the jury found an unfair ampount. Everyone should realize that they, or members of their family, can end up in prison if we allow this trend to continue. This is not justice, it is a mob mentality embracing mediocrity. Leona Helmsley was jailed for being the "Queen on Mean", but not may screamed that this was dangerous to all of us. If this prosecution trend is not stopped, no one will be safe. Power hungry prosecutors make careers this way. Marty London had the right blackberry message after the Belnick verdict. Publicity needs to get behind shutting down witch hunts.
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Feel sorry for him? Forgive him? I will when I get my $100,000 back I lost in my profit sharing. I will when he tells those who lost it all that he is sorry. When Dennis can promise jobs back to those companies that had to close because of him. I will when HELL FREEZES OVER! - Reply to this comment
- For all of you who feel so bad for him, what about we who have put in 30 plus years for this co. & had to deal with the shame and humilation that Dennis brought upon us? What about those who lost their jobs? Who feels bad for their families? How many had to go on welfare? Food Stamps? WE are the ones who worked to make these companies a sucess, Not Dennis or Mark Scwarz. It was the LITTLE GUY! He shows no remorse for his actions.
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- I have great compassion for him, because he achieved so much and never figured out how this all works here on this planet. I lost everyone and "fell from grace" at one time in my life also, but (thankfully) the fall wasn't anywhere near as many stories as his.
Without accepting responsibility for our own manifestations, it's impossible to maintain the manifestations we want. Did he believe he was responsible for his wild "successes" when he was at the top of his game? I'll bet he did. He is also responsible for his current situation.
That said, please consider that everyone deserves compassion. Where he's at and what has happened to him must be very difficult. Those of you that are so angry at him, whether for the way he lived, or for what he did to the little guys at the company or whatever, forgive him. You and you alone will suffer for the anger and unforgiveness you're holding for him. Why punish yourselves? Consider practicing compassion... - Reply to this comment
- I don't think I buy the "I was innocent" thing, it's pretty comical and humorous how as soon as someone gets caught they become deaf, blind and dumb about the details that got them there. I imagine he was a pretty good detail person, or he wouldn't have come from his childhood to the wildly profitable adulthood he enjoyed.
I disagree with many who don't believe that we as human beings deserve prosperity and abundance, I think we do, I think prosperity and abundance are good things! But I believe that the sharing of prosperity and abundance is what keeps you living that life. What he did appears to have been at the expense of the thousands of employees. 30 years ago companies like this would have provided health care and retirement and other benefits, including living wages, for their employees. This is where the desire for prosperity and abundance goes wrong for many.
Dennis, consider this, if you had lived opulently and well, and made sure that everyone in all of Tyco's companies was taken care of and living well, I believe that your own guilt and shame would not have created this situation for yourself. We all manifest based upon our own thoughts and feelings. The jury didn't do this to you, you did it to yourself. Somewhere along the line you believed that this was what you deserved, or were going to get, or you couldn't be where you are right now. - Reply to this comment
- Dennis
After seeing the interview, you handle yourself very well. Hold your head up high and keep moving forward. I've read all of the comments made about you from all of the so called self righteous? You have learned from your mistakes and so you must move on. Your business is doing time and adjusting to your current situation. Don't worry about the self-righteous. Hate comes from all angles. Keep you head up, soon this will pass. - Reply to this comment
- ***CONTINUED FROM LAST COMMENT***Maybe this time in jail will allow him to re-evaluate his criminal decisions. To all the CEO's, CFO's and individuals to whom make financial decisions for Corporate America utilize that God-given talent of knowing right from wrong and remember those who work day in and day out for thirty-thousand a year to make your numbers that is needed to get you that 1.63 Million Dollar Salary Boost. Some of us individuals will not see that amount of money in a lifetime. Dennis something important for you to remember while you have all the time in the world to think about it is "Character is something you earn it is not something that you can buy." When that is blemished with the selfish decisions that you have made no amount of money can rebuild it. May God have mercy on your soul. If not, I am sure Hell will have a Condo big enough for your ego.
Melissa. - Reply to this comment
- My level of compassion for this individual and to all white collar employees that feel the same way as Dennis is at an all time low. How dare you think that your actions are permissable? Do you have no shame? I have been an employee at ADT/Tyco for about eight years now and I am sickened that morals and ethics have been replaced with lies, scandals and embezzlement. Dennis should be ashamed of himself and should realize that what he has done is wrong. There is a time that all individuals should be punished for crimes of this nature. We need to teach our children that to succeed in life is to work hard and make the right choices and success will then follow. Somewhere along that track Dennis took the shortcut. CONTINUED TO NEXT COMMENT******
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- i saw a little bit of his interview on tv last night and he said, in essence, that at his age he could have imagined 100 places where he would be, but prison wasn't one of them - how can you steal millions and millions of dollars from hard-working employees, throw $2M parties and a $6K shower curtain and not maybe just 'imagine' that your @ss is gonna wind up in prison. stupid, overzealous, pompous crook.
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- hi dennis
i to were in a simular situation not as large as yours, but it is sad how people just bail on you when you need them.. i had friends and family who were so close to me when i had money and now forgot who your where i live.. i made some mistakes with money, but most of the people around me had benefit from my success and enjoyed my presents,, now they dont want to know me. Money does strange things to people, it is said to be the root of all evil.. that is no joke,, unfortunatly we need people to grow and i am learning to trust once again and i will have more then i ever had agian but i will make better choices,, one of my companions use to say to me it is more of what people perceive then what our intentions are.. this will pass for you and you will be out soon. keep your faith and spirit high - Reply to this comment
- Greed got the best of him, since he got caught now the whinning comes out like all the rest who got caught . If he didnt get caught he would still be spending in his lavish way.Serve your time ,YOU GOT CAUGHT DEAL WITH IT. Im loving life how but you?
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- how does this differ from what kerry hienz has done
would she ever be prosecuted?
this is how america works its a democracy !
DENNIS how can i help you - Reply to this comment
- Jeremiah 51:13
You who live by many waters and are rich in treasures, your end has come, the time for you to be cut off. - Reply to this comment
- Matthew 19:24
24And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
Psalm 52:7
Lo, this is the man that made not God his strength; but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness.
Proverbs 28:11
The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out. - Reply to this comment
- Dennis Kozlowski still isn't sorry for his sins, still trying to justify them, I'll be praying for your soul Dennis Kozlowski if you get a chance to read this on a prison computer....
16These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him:
17A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,
18An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief,
19A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.
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Because of an appeal, he will not discuss the details of his case, but he will say he believes in the judicial system. "I think all that works. But in this case, the jury got it wrong." - Reply to this comment
- How about a story on the thousands of people that Dennis "the menice" Kozlowski screwed over. I work for a TYCO Company. As a result of the poor, poor man, as potraied by the interview, I have friends who where laid off. Others who lost thousands of dollars in their pensions as well as seeing our stock drop to $8.25 a share. The man is a theif. He says that money is how big executives "kept score". Well scoreboard to Dennis, he made millions and still managed to steal with both hands in the till.
Maybe all your greedy friends left you now that you have no money, as it was your greed that that put you where you are.
Birds of a feather.
Lets hope that there is a special little place in hell for the likes of the Dennis Kozlowski's and Ken Lays of this world. - Reply to this comment
