[GJM] True or False?

[Steve Consilvio]

Hi All,

I would like ask everyone to answer the following question, with a  
true or false response:

--->  Is it absurd for the government to coin the currency, and then  
ask for it back again in taxes?  <----

I realize some or many of you would like to color your response with  
an explanation, or to return a question instead, which is okay, but I  
would like your answer as "true" or "false" as well.

I believe that the answer is "true," and that all of our economic  
problems ripple from there.  There is no policy that can correct an  
absurdity, except ending the absurdity.  That, of course, is a much  
larger discussion, but I wanted to get a sense of people's feeling on  
the premise.

True means that it is absurd.
False means that it is logical.

If you don't want to clutter up the list, then just send me your  
response directly  off-list, and I will announce the results.  (That  
would probably be best for those who reply but don't comment.)

Use steve at behappyandfree.com

Let me add one more thing, so you understand why I ask the question.   
In theory, the purpose of the currency is to allow the barter of  
goods and services between citizens.  In reality, most of the barter  
is between citizens and the government.  The government is the  
largest "business," the biggest customer, the largest employer, etc.   
As such, the currency exists for the government, and not for the  
citizens, as it is intended.   Once this absurdity begins, the rest  
is just a cascade effect.  Every government has been subject to this  
absurdity; it isn't just about modern times.

thanks,
steve consilvio
www,behappyandfree.com