Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
General Discussion
In reply to the discussion: Do you think doing away with cash is a good or bad idea ? [View all]kestrel91316
(51,666 posts)48. TERRIBLE idea. Corporate profits are attached to
plastic and checks. But cash doesn't come with fees.
Eff the corporations. And the snoopy control freaks who want to know every single penny a person spends and on what.
Edit history
Please sign in to view edit histories.
96 replies
= new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight:
NoneDon't highlight anything
5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
RecommendedHighlight replies with 5 or more recommendations
There are millions of people who do not qualify for bank accounts and debit cards.
xtraxritical
Mar 2013
#59
It's reached the point where I'm annoyed when someone pays in cash in front of me.
randome
Mar 2013
#16
Where are you rushing off to that is so important that 5 minutes would diminish
Luminous Animal
Mar 2013
#60
I usually have the opposite experience. Most times it takes the card longer than cash. nt
ieoeja
Mar 2013
#82
I use my debit card a lot...but Yogi says cash is just as good, as money...
Historic NY
Mar 2013
#30
Everywhere, forever? What if the power goes out, or the bank computers are hacked?
Demeter
Mar 2013
#51
After the 1989 San Francisco earthquake, all the big grocery stores closed their
Luminous Animal
Mar 2013
#56
bad idea. Psychologically it hurts more to give your cash away than to swipe a card.
liberal_at_heart
Mar 2013
#71
There would always be a need to have to be something to barter with wether you call it cash
Cleita
Mar 2013
#81
Bad. Why would I trust the banks and financial institutions with ALL my assets?
Common Sense Party
Mar 2013
#88