[Talisker]

The Federal Reserve Banks provide financial services to depository institutions including banks, credit unions, and savings and loans, much like those that banks provide for their customers. These services include collecting checks, electronically transferring funds and distributing and receiving cash and coin. SO SCARY! BOOOO!

You forgot that other "service" they do - you know, the one where they print the money at the cost of the ink and paper, and then loan it to the government for the amount printed on it, plus interest?

Scary? Boooo? You're damn right.

[Kartographer]

"You forgot that other "service" they do - you know, the one where they print the money at the cost of the ink and paper"

First study up on your facts,before you try to argue a point.

The US Mint prints our currency. The mints operate under the auspices of the Federal Reserve and the US Treasury Department, NOT the Federal Reserve!

Ignorance leads to fear mongering, you are a good example of that.