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Title: Should Members of Congress be allowed to invest in the stock market?
Hashtag: #CongressTradingBan
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The foundation of democracy is public trust.
But when lawmakers buy and sell stocks with information not available to the public — trust is undermined.
This debate is not new, but it is gaining momentum once again.
Members of Congress have access to insider information that allows them to predict which sectors will thrive and which will decline. When they also create laws and invest — this is clear evidence of a conflict of interest.
Critics say:
This is a form of insider trading, which is ethically wrong.
Proponents' stance:
Members of the assembly are also entitled to financial freedom like ordinary citizens, as long as they disclose their investment details.
But the question is:
Is mere ‘disclosure’ enough?
No.
Delays, legal loopholes, and poor oversight keep the public in the dark.
That is why people are demanding:
#CongressTradingBan
This means a complete ban on stock trading for public office holders.
This will not only promote transparency but will also serve as a reminder that:
“Members of the assembly are representatives of the public, not of their portfolios!”
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What do you think?
Should politicians be banned from investing in the stock market? #Ethics_Politics