8 of 10 Freepers would have done the same thing under her same circumstances.
PS: And the other 2 Freepers are liars.
< /sarcasm >
What's next? Is this "old news"? Is it time to "move on"?
Then 8 of 10 Freepers would be guilty of the same thing.
Muleteam1
PS: And the other 2 Freepers are liars.Not to be critical here but I think you are wrong.
Just because it might be something you would consider does not mean that it is the standard.
I wouldn't have convicted Martha but I beleive as the following quote states she knew what the risks were and well she got caught.
I also think she will server a year in a Fed prision then come out and pick up where she left off.
She is a smart woman and will continue to be successful.
She might want to reconsider her stand on moral issues.
If this were 'Joe Average', I might consider some liency, however Martha Stewart is hardly an average person when it comes to trading. Martha Stewart was a licensed broker for over 20 years. Prior to appearing in public to face charges, she resigned her seat on the NYSE. Not only did she know better, she was in a position where getting insider information was a daily occurance; and knew she was legally and morally obligated to ignore it when it came to trading. Martha was very foolish, she KNEW what she was doing was illegal, thus began covering her tracks immediately - even before the formal charges were made. This may only be the first time she's been caught; if you are willing to assume a person who did indeed do this (and had her day in court) NEVER contimplated doing the exact same thing for over 20 years. There is a distinct liklihood that this is just the first time she's been caught.
I did see your sarcasm tag but decided to comment to you just as a convient way of stating my opinion.
Thanks...