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Why is Insider Trading Illegal?
Illusions of transparency. Mitigation of risk. Emotion. The system.  Short answer per sdg's post - it's the law. Long answer which I wont get into - it's a philosophical stance. It makes people feel better. It encourages a sense of "the system really does work."