I concur with the position of your editorial “Fuels and political favors” (OGJ, May 7, 2007, p. 17).However, opposition from “protesting lawmakers” was to have been expected. It is often a normal reaction to successful programs. I recall having developed a salesman compensation program which met all of the vice-president of marketing’s desires and had his full approval. At yearend, the program had exceeded all sales goals, contributing to unprecedented profitability at the Williams Cos. fertilizer division. But the executive in charge was extremely displeased: A very few salespersons received total compensation which exceeded his own.Successful incentive prog...