[GJM] True or False?

[Richard Foley]

Yes.

Richard D. Foley

PS:  But no less absurd than life itself be given only to be  
surrendered in death.


On Oct 9, 2007, at 12:02 PM, Steve Consilvio wrote:

> 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
>
>
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