[DiogenesLamp]

I would rather put up with the criminals than let a government have total control over my money. They will quickly decide to spend it for me on what *THEY* think is best.

Put this in the category of "You gotta be f***ing kidding me."

No way, no how.

[grania]

I would rather put up with the criminals than let a government have total control over money.

It wouldn't be money. It would be credits in an account. Government would skim off their take and the banks would skim off theirs. What's left would have automatic deductions for housing, insurance, monthly utility bills, local financing initiatives. Your every move would be controlled.

We're already being conditioned this way. I could see younger generations accepting this kind of slavery. Think of a cruise ship, which uses a no-money system.

Problem is, there will be people and not just criminals who will go off the grid and use barter or old coins with real metallic value. That will become a criminal act.

It won't end well.