Those greedy one remind me the story of "The Goose with the Golden Eggs" (http://www.kidsworldfun.com/shortstories_goosewithgoldeneggs.php), in the end, he not only killed the goose that laid golden eggs but also lost his reputation as well.
I am great reading the post that you wrote with sincerity though I miss the first pump due to time zone difference. Hope future pump can do in difference time zone, so other got change to participate as well.