Is high fructose corn syrup safe?

We've been avoiding HFCS for several years, taking care not to purchase foods that have this additive.
Awhile ago, I remember reading an article about an executive at a food company who got a HUGE bonus for switching from sugar to HFCS - he bought his wife a little sports car with some of his bonus money- and they nick named it the "sugar mobile." She got a sweet ride, for sure, but who is really paying for it?
I've explored this hot topic on examiner this week.