In an apocalyptic crackdown situation it wouldn't really matter to the government whether the government is being paid. They are the sole issuers of money. Sure

In an apocalyptic crackdown situation it wouldn't really matter to the government whether the government is being paid. They are the sole issuers of money. Sure, this damages the economy, but if they have disregarded public welfare to such a point they may as well do a little economic damage.