Re: Double standards
As a general practice, I vote against any executive (or board member) stock or pay raise proposal in every shareholder vote I participate in.
Even if the big wheels are doing a passable or even good job, they're almost certainly overpaid.
I try to be careful not to vote against any employee stock plan proposals, and with a little scrutiny you can usually separate them.
Of course I have no illusions that my meager share votes tilt the scales to any great degree, but maybe if enough of us say "enough!" it will eventually make some difference. Hopefully this is a sign of the tide turning a bit.