[coldtea]

>It makes sense to insulate Congressman from insider trading charges. They are exposed to so much inside information that the executive could bring charges against them on a whim. Which would have significant separation of powers concerns.

How about disallowing them to trade altogether in the first place for as long as they hold office?

[rayiner]

I agree with that (hence the blind trust suggestion).

[pyre]

This would make more sense if there weren't career Congress-critters, though perhaps this would encourage movement in that direction...

[lsaferite]

Yeah, that is a huge issue in itself. Public office should not be a career but something you take time out of your career to perform.