[CitizenUSA]

Yes. They want to force people to consume, to take on more debt. We have a debt fueled economy. NIRP won’t work—at least not to any great extent—unless they control cash. Eliminate cash and force everyone into digital accounts, and one could go deeply into NIRP territory.

The $100 bill stands in the way. With it, people can still control significant amounts of $ outside the banking system. Try carrying $10K in $20 bills versus $100 for example. If the $100 is eliminated, they can transition smoothly to a cashless society. Smaller bills would still be available (temporarily) for small purchases. Big, private transactions would be eliminated.

Some will say this will stop a lot of crime. Perhaps, but it will also make us slaves. It brings to mind a certain prophecy where people will be unable to buy or sell without the mark of the beast. Yeah. That’s where I think we’re going.

[TigerLikesRooster]

Despite all these, cash will rise again, that is, the underground cash in the form of gold, silver, copper, and whatever commodity people find useful for commercial transaction. This will all happen outside the official financial system. There will be also barter transaction. It could be messy and inconvenient but still useful means to keep your wealth out of government’s reach. Of course, that means we will all become criminals.:-)

[Nailbiter]

Some will say this will stop a lot of crime.

It wil just move the point or crime from the street to the halls of legislators

[Axenolith]

What people aught to be doing is demand that a 500 and 1000 dollar bills be created. Boo freakin hoo if the government thinks it facilitates crime, if that’s the case make penalties harsher or legalize something. The monetary system isn’t created for the convenience of our damn servants, it’s created for OUR convenience...