[In_25_words_or_less]

That's still the way I feel. It's not entirely clear why lying about a matter on which no prosecution is brought should itself be an offense. It's certainly less material than what a certain W J Clinton did.

Maybe it's because stock markets must present an image of trustworthiness and toeing lines. Or there will not be investors.

[WarrenC]

Thank God today's verdict has repaired the markets' reputation for trustworthiness so our economy won't collapse now. Whew! That was a close one!