Making something illegal causes it to be more expensive. Look at cocaine and marijuana (minus taxes). This is not a fair comparison. The U.S. gov. practically c

Making something illegal causes it to be more expensive. Look at cocaine and marijuana (minus taxes). This is not a fair comparison. The U.S. gov. practically confiscated gold at way below market prices and instilled fear to those who held it. Fortunately gold is a global market that can’t be manipulated long term.