I live in the U.S. and it used to be pretty rare for an establishment not to accept cash payments. In the days of COVID, this has changed. I do like the anonymity of cash. It's not that i have anything to hide but I'm not sure banks, government, etc. don't have any business knowing where I spend my money. On the other hand, I do use a credit card for most of my purchases these days, mainly because of the cash back bonuses that are available. Free money as long as you pay off your card every month so that you are not charged interest.
I could have written this comment myself and it would be just as relevant...I'm exactly the same. Nothing to hide but I do hold cash reserves and if I can't spend it? Hmm, a problem.
I don't like the government knowing my spending habits and so use cash where I can, for instance I am going away soon, a short break...It'll be all cash as the government don't need to know about it. I bought a new suit for work a few weeks back - Cash. That sort of thing.
I feel controlled when that say no cash and I don't believe it's legit...But it's the way of the future I guess.
Thanks for commenting.
We don't need to have anything to hide to demand our right to privacy be respected
Your rights as a citizen cannot be used against you
*Be certain*
No group, institution or individual has any right a priori to know anything about you
A citizen does not need to prove they have nothing to hide and have therefore "earned" their right to privacy
It worries me when people say things like this because then the battle is lost before it's even been fought
I phrased that poorly. I am absolutely certain that we have a right to privacy. Corrected above.
I'm sorry @darth-azrael, that was a bit full on of me. Nothing personal! I just had to express my thoughts...
Stepping down from my soap-box a little sheepishly now...
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