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Originally Posted by Fran101
I think it makes sense and is a good general guideline for most of the population!
but remember guys, it's a general guideline. Not all rules apply to all people.
For instance..
GUIDELINES FOR STAYING OUT OF JAIL
1. Don't steal
2. Don't kill anybody
3. Don't try to kill anybody
4. Obey all traffic laws
5. Pay your taxes
6. Don't assault people
7. Don't rape anybody
8. Be rich
9. Be white
10. Be a celebrity
Following these rules.. 99.9% of people WILL NOT GO TO JAIL! EVER!
..but then..
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To be fair, insider trading is a form of stealing... You know your company is going down (or up, I suppose) so you sell it to people who don't have the same information. You take their money, they get worthless (or less valuable) shares.