> Who believes in that anymore? Plenty of people in countries with functioning public services and social safety nets. > Merchants refusing taxes are just as

> Who believes in that anymore? Plenty of people in countries with functioning public services and social safety nets. > Merchants refusing taxes are just as legit as those who chose to pay taxes As a point of pedantry, they’re in fact illegitimate in the literal sense. (I don’t intend this point as serious argument, just thought your phrasing was bit funny in the context) > Many merchants just want to skip the fees I completely agree with you here, it can make sense for a small business to prefer cash for that reason (and it’s equally okay for a customer to choose whether to do business with them).