Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for August 10, 1986

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TV: Coming up: today's wall street indictments report. Wall street indictments clsoed up three today... Phil: Hello, tihs is Phil Slackmeyer, leading investment banker. If you're like me you've been pretty concerned about the recent wall street insider trading scandals. In fact, you may be wondering, "Is there a place for ethics in today's business climate?" Well, the answer is yes. Just take a look at this typical wall street meeting filmed on a hidden camera.... Stan: Jim, I need some inside info on the reamco takeover. Could be $250,000 in it for you, guy. Jim: No can do, Stan. That information is confidential! Stan: How about $400,000? Jim: You don't understand, Stanley. It's illegal, more importantly it's wrong. I just couldn't live with it. Stan: Okay, $500,000. Jim: Deal. Phil: Ethics: a powerful negotiating tool! TV: This business tip brought to you by leading indicators.