[sergeantdave]

Summer, it's not about insider trading. She was convicted of lying to a fed investigator. The matter to consider is equal treatment under law. Stewart was convicted for lying under oath.

Here's the question: If a citizen can be convicted and thrown in prison for lying under oath, should not a politician or bureaucrat who does not obey his oath also be tried, convicted and thrown in prison for violating his oath?

It's about lady justice standing with a scale and blindfold, telling everyone that all shall be treated equally under the law, without regard to social standing, connections or money.

[summer]

Summer, it's not about insider trading. She was convicted of lying to a fed investigator. The matter to consider is equal treatment under law. Stewart was convicted for lying under oath.

Yes, I do realize that; but, it seems to me the seed for all these falsehoods was indeed insider trading, so, I still can't fathom why that was not one of the charges.

Here's the question: If a citizen can be convicted and thrown in prison for lying under oath, should not a politician or bureaucrat who does not obey his oath also be tried, convicted and thrown in prison for violating his oath?

Yes, again, I think all should be treated the same under the law. I do not disagree with you on that.