But that's fundamentally because of the stupidity and laziness of the shareholders
Absolutely, I agree 100%. Our Democracy as a whole suffers from the same problem. That doesn't imply, however, that the problem can't or shouldn't be fixed by someone other than the shareholders. Our society may decide that it would be a better one with some checks and balances in place to keep shareholders from shooting themselves in the foot.
Note that I'm not arguing, one way or the other, that there's a problem or that it should be fixed. I'm simply pointing out that You can start a company too! and even It's the shareholders' fault may be true statements but they don't address whether the problem should be fixed.
Absolutely, I agree 100%. Our Democracy as a whole suffers from the same problem. That doesn't imply, however, that the problem can't or shouldn't be fixed by someone other than the shareholders. Our society may decide that it would be a better one with some checks and balances in place to keep shareholders from shooting themselves in the foot.
Note that I'm not arguing, one way or the other, that there's a problem or that it should be fixed. I'm simply pointing out that You can start a company too! and even It's the shareholders' fault may be true statements but they don't address whether the problem should be fixed.