Since when have banks ever been good? I can understand people thinking that about churches (although I strongly disagree), but banks and other financial institutions are truly, truly awful. Republicans seem to be embracing the worst institutions in our country, the ones that deliver absolutely nothing positive to society, while hating on two of the ones that at least try to do good.
seriously? Ya can't think of anything banks do that is positive for society? Not one thing? Perhaps you could borrow an idea from someone else?
All the things listed (churches, colleges, unions, banks and the media) are probably net positives, but they all have tons of baggage too. Seems rather obvious.