I figure most people trading stocks are just trying to get ahead, and lawmakers are people too. My opponent probably has a fair point about conflicts, but banning it outright feels like a lot. It's just a gut thing, honestly.

Imagine someone with modest savings just trying to invest a little. My opponent makes a fair point about conflicts, and I admit I am not sure how to argue back. Still, banning lawmakers from individual stocks feels too broad for me.

Imagine a new lawmaker who already owns a few shares from before running. My opponent has a fair point about conflicts, and I am not sure how to argue back. But forcing them to sell everything still feels like too much to me.