To ensure the quality and integrity of US representatives and to know they truly represent the people to whom which elected them into their position- We the PEOPLE propose that no acting member of congress may partake in stock market trades insider trading, and those deals which with they are partial or party to, by company ownership, interests and dividends. Any member of congress failing to meet this requirement will be immediately removed from their position, with no retirement, benefits, etc. They may not enter into any alternate relationship in trade, companies , stock etc under false names, family names, etc. Immediate spouses and family members should also be unable to represent or partake in stock market trades, etc.
Nice idea, but what about spouses, brothers, children, cousins, housekeepers, drivers, people in line at the store that overhear something. When there is this money involved, you will always have people willing to break the law to make it. The only was to prevent it is to “hire” people with integrity, and that is not easy.
Thank you for your comment. A person serving the will of the people in government truly has integrity when they show they are willing to give up being able to hold stocks, etc. Thats the best way to determine integrity. They serve because they want to and not because they will become a millionaire.
Are you familiar with Nancy Pelosi? Suppose she “gave” her stocks to her husband and he makes MILLIONS in the stock market. He was never elected, and does not serve the people. And she never discusses up coming legislation with him, right?
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