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Here's why I downvoted you: >This is one of the few times I'd ever say that government crackdown is a good thing. One country having multiple currencies at the

by iand 14y ago

Here's why I downvoted you: >This is one of the few times I'd ever say that government crackdown is a good thing. One country having multiple currencies at the same time could become a big logistical headache. You think governments should crackdown on and seek to imprison people because they engage in activities that cause logistical problems for the government? And you think this is one of the few times that a government should intervene? Seriously? > It would definitely have political and social implications. This sentence is empty of information. Every action has an implication. I would have upvoted you if you'd described what kind of implications rather than implying that having "implications" is something that governments should intervene in.

bitops 14y ago
> You think governments should crackdown on and seek to imprison people because they engage in activities that cause logistical problems for the government? And you think this is one of the few times that a government should intervene? Seriously? Yes, 100%. > Every action has an implication. I would have upvoted you if you'd described what kind of implications rather than implying that having "implications" is something that governments should intervene in. Fair point, I upvoted you for it.
- iand 14y ago
  >Yes, 100%. Such absolute certainty is nice to have. So if I organize a nationwide fun-run where people in every city are encouraged to run a mile for charity you believe the government should seek to imprison me for causing a logistical problem?
- mseebach 14y ago
  Since you've deleted your other comment stating roughly the same thing, I'll repeat my question here: Why should you lock people up for being "a big deal politically"? Rosa Parks and the movement she was a part of was a big deal politically who had huge social and political consequences. It's all well that you know economic theory, but you might find it useful to share the bits of it that's relevant here.
brc 14y ago
I think we can safely say that bitops is a product of 'all government is good, more government is better' thinking. I agree with your statement - logistical headaches? Wow, just wow. Anyone who has even a passing familiarity with John Law and the Mississippi bubble would never say such things like centrally controlled currencies are important for political and social reasons.

by iand 14y ago

bitops 14y ago

> You think governments should crackdown on and seek to imprison people because they engage in activities that cause logistical problems for the government? And you think this is one of the few times that a government should intervene? Seriously? Yes, 100%. > Every action has an implication. I would have upvoted you if you'd described what kind of implications rather than implying that having "implications" is something that governments should intervene in. Fair point, I upvoted you for it.

iand 14y ago
>Yes, 100%. Such absolute certainty is nice to have. So if I organize a nationwide fun-run where people in every city are encouraged to run a mile for charity you believe the government should seek to imprison me for causing a logistical problem?
mseebach 14y ago
Since you've deleted your other comment stating roughly the same thing, I'll repeat my question here: Why should you lock people up for being "a big deal politically"? Rosa Parks and the movement she was a part of was a big deal politically who had huge social and political consequences. It's all well that you know economic theory, but you might find it useful to share the bits of it that's relevant here.

brc 14y ago

I think we can safely say that bitops is a product of 'all government is good, more government is better' thinking. I agree with your statement - logistical headaches? Wow, just wow. Anyone who has even a passing familiarity with John Law and the Mississippi bubble would never say such things like centrally controlled currencies are important for political and social reasons.