The dollar is still accepted because of the faith people have in it (which I think is based on US taxes and military force), and this also gives it some value because there is demand for dollars.
But if taxes are irrelevant then I'm all for a movement to scrap them!
/ Marakesh ð“…¦
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2024-08-29 18:29:13
in reply to nevent1q…csl6
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