Holding shares in a publicly traded company does not represent "ownership". It is not a direct relationship. If it were a direct relationship you would benefit directly if the company were profitable and would also be directly on the hook if losses are incurred. I know the difference as I have owned businesses. As much as you would like to see yourselves as "owners" - you are not. You are shareholders. That's it.

You guys can all spin it any way you like from here! Good luck.