> The advantages to the cashless society far outweigh that small benefit to the average person. You present that as a fact, but it is far from. The jury is sti

> The advantages to the cashless society far outweigh that small benefit to the average person. You present that as a fact, but it is far from. The jury is still out. And I would also question whether this is a case where "average" is even the relevant metric - is it ok if a chunk of the population looses access to shopping, because VISA or MASTERCARD decided do cut off their access? Cash is controlled by the state, but digital payment systems are not, and unlike cash, do not ensure equal treatment.