I get your point about Loeffler but in government there is generally an obligation to avoid the appearance of a conflict of interest because it can be perceived as impartiality, if not worse.
The whole COI thing gets quite complicated among the three branches of government, but with respect to Loeffler she evidently was not the least bit concerned about the appearance of COI.
I have personally recused myself from situations that had even a remote potential to call into question my impartiality.
I do respect your stand and your actions.
However, anyone who is willing to pay can buy information regarding any number of world events, including military information. Unless they can prove that Burr or anyone else acted only on information they got through secure government channels they must presume they are innocent. Just because you are serving in congress that does not mean you are obligated to neglect your own interests. Now, Burr was and is an idiot, and a fool for thinking his actions would not draw scrutiny. I lost respect for him a long time ago —BUT—he is entitled to presumed innocence. This is the FBI going after the Republican senate, and probably a warning to others.
I do respect your stand and your actions.
However, anyone who is willing to pay can buy information regarding any number of world events, including military information. Unless they can prove that Burr or anyone else acted only on information they got through secure government channels they must presume they are innocent. Just because you are serving in congress that does not mean you are obligated to neglect your own interests. Now, Burr was and is an idiot, and a fool for thinking his actions would not draw scrutiny. I lost respect for him a long time ago —BUT—he is entitled to presumed innocence. This is the FBI going after the Republican senate, and probably a warning to others.
She wasn't concerned about COI because she said she had no part in managing her portfolio. If 99 other Senators made this statement it would be considered to be laughable. In her case, being an appointee and not a professional politician, it's at least possible.