Has Mr. von NotHaus reported this burglary to his local sheriff or police?These coins are curios and are not represented... [MORE]

Mark

Jan 10, 2008 09:05

Hearing about the raid on the national fulfillment office of the Liberty Dollar didn't put me in the fit of... [MORE]

Vinyasi

Nov 25, 2007 18:21

Freedom of speech, freedom of association, freedom of trade, & all other freedoms obtained a priori to the existence of... [MORE]

FM Duck

Nov 19, 2007 21:02

Have you searched for "ron paul" on eBay and seen what's happening to the value of those coins now? [MORE]

Loddie

Nov 19, 2007 12:04

These people have no rights to form gold, silver, or copper into medallions that the government doesn't approve of. Money... [MORE]

Erin D.

Nov 18, 2007 14:58

Erin D...............your totally wrong..............you mean you do not have to right to barter with anything you want to. NOTE: the... [MORE]

Robert B

Nov 30, 2007 16:01

Barter is as old as man. These coins are simply a tool for barter. Can you trade something you have... [MORE]

Joshua

Jan 17, 2008 00:17

What law was broken? Presidential candidate Ron Paul has addressed this issue, and it would reflect well upon the paper to... [MORE]

Bentley Conlon

Jan 26, 2008 10:04

What law was broken? Presidential candidate Ron Paul has addressed this issue, and it would reflect well upon the paper to... [MORE]

Bentley Conlon

Jan 26, 2008 23:40

Wait minute... Didn't Bush say in his 2000 campaign that he was cutting taxes because he believed that money belongs... [MORE]

Bierce

Nov 17, 2007 23:30

What is the difference between these coins and Franklin Mint products? I would have enjoyed owning one of the Paul... [MORE]

Nancy Edwards

Nov 17, 2007 20:32

A coin isn't "counterfeit" if it doesn't resemble US currency, isn't marked as such, and can't be mistaken for such.... [MORE]

Pyre

Nov 17, 2007 15:50

I'm sure you know by now that Dr. Ron Paul is a physician. [MORE]

Paul David: Blakeley

Nov 17, 2007 12:03

Kudos to the New York Sun and Joseph Goldstein for excellent coverage of this issue. I would never have expected... [MORE]

Jeffrey A. Bell

Nov 17, 2007 11:45

These products in no way try to imply it is US government funds nor representative of the US government. They... [MORE]

Robert G

Nov 17, 2007 08:32

Who really benefits by this illegal action taken against the Liberty Dollar? I personally don't think it's the Federal Reserve.... [MORE]

Jim Barlucci

Nov 17, 2007 08:12

Congressman Paul's representative has said several times that the Paul campaign had nothing to do with it. It is quoted... [MORE]

Blue

Nov 17, 2007 02:09

Did the USA become one big Nazi prisoner camp or something?.

from Canada

Nov 17, 2007 01:28

Since the Feds have declared war on the Ron Paul dollar, maybe Ron Paul supporters should declare war on the... [MORE]

mketcher

Nov 17, 2007 01:15

Just tell me, how can this be illegal? There are many business operating with fake currency. One is Second Life,... [MORE]

John

Nov 17, 2007 00:33

I smell fascism around the corner (if it's not here already) [MORE]

Tom

Nov 17, 2007 00:25

If I choose to enter into a private transaction with another citizen to purchase something called he calls a Liberty... [MORE]

Tim

Nov 17, 2007 00:19

The "Federal Reserve" is about as federal as "Federal Express". Our economy has been eviscerated, poured out in the sands... [MORE]

Andrew P

Nov 16, 2007 23:15

The FED is running scared, Bernanke was just in Congress, like yesterday, ALL OF A SUDDEN talking about "greater transparency"... [MORE]

bruce

Nov 16, 2007 23:06

That was a poor attempt to deride the Dr. Paul train. Have you ever seen an infomercial selling coins? If... [MORE]

David Monk

Nov 16, 2007 20:38

The term "dollar was, if I am not mistaken, taken from the original Spanish currency of colonial times that was,... [MORE]

Peter

Nov 16, 2007 19:17

Mr. Von NotHaus a real american hero! thank you for the sacrifice. Mr. John F. Kennedy (who also supported a... [MORE]

Neil

Nov 16, 2007 17:30

Such a silly thing for the Government to get in a panic over. Just like the tokens we buy at... [MORE]

Tim

Nov 16, 2007 17:02

As far as I know does the U.S. Mint also produce a bunch of collectors "dollar coins" without putting anything... [MORE]

Carsten Cumbrowski

Nov 19, 2007 13:45

Love it. Government policies suck, whether micro (meddling judicial fiat "family" jury-less "courts" and welfare spending) or macro (policing the... [MORE]

Mr. Incredible

Nov 16, 2007 16:55

Globalization in a free market with constant variable liquidity creates unforeseeable risk in holding any one single currency; for this... [MORE]

doug k

Nov 18, 2007 05:17

Paul's campaign said it had not authorized production of the Ron Paul dollars. "We were aware they existed, but we didn't... [MORE]

chris lawton

Nov 16, 2007 16:42

While your at it - arrest the printers of the fiat US currency if you really want some justice. [MORE]

patrick miller

Nov 16, 2007 16:24

Government bureacrats are always looking for ways to expand methods of taxation and control. They do this through licensure and... [MORE]

B Reyes

Nov 16, 2007 15:44

If you review the history of governments issuing fiat currency they all ended in disaster: namely paper notes and broken... [MORE]

D. Liam Moss

Nov 16, 2007 15:18

Ron Paul dollars are a threat to the money supply? Don't kid's games come with copper coins? A stupid copper... [MORE]

Sarge

Nov 16, 2007 15:11

I noticed that an earlier editorial from the NY Sun that backed Dr. Paul's position regarding the Federal Reserves lack... [MORE]

Just Another American

Nov 16, 2007 14:59

Agents participating in the raid stated that the currency had been ¨deemed illegal by the US Mint¨. But the treasury... [MORE]

wavyhill

Nov 16, 2007 14:52

1) Will the feds raid Walt Disney and McDonald's for their Disney dollars and McDonald's coupons? 2) How does Article 1,... [MORE]

James Madison

Nov 16, 2007 19:25

If this is the government's case it looks like the fed will be writing a check for their "funny money... [MORE]

Smitty

Nov 16, 2007 14:33

It is not clear to me what using Liberty Dollars "as circulating money" is. I have heard of some folks... [MORE]

Thomas

Nov 16, 2007 14:22

Approx. 3 years ago the Arab Nations authorized the minting (after a 70 year absence) of the gold Dinar. They... [MORE]

Paul W. Caudell

Nov 18, 2007 09:37

The American dollar is worth roughly 4 CENTS compared to its 1913 counterpart. This is what the Federal Reserve has... [MORE]

stuttle

Nov 16, 2007 14:20

I believe that in addition to trying to maintain the "monopoly" of the Federal Reserve system, the government has taken... [MORE]

Benjamin Huggins

Nov 16, 2007 14:19

The Federal Government has taken over. Bobby Bonds goes to prison? Ron Paul speaks the truth. I carried his sign... [MORE]

Mark Robinson

Nov 16, 2007 13:58

Jeff Russell is probably right that the coins should not bear the term dollar under current law. But a case... [MORE]

Paul Grad

Nov 16, 2007 13:49

Tax reform will work on our oppressive government and is a huge issue that hungry non registered voters will elect... [MORE]

James Russell

Nov 18, 2007 16:16

Having read many articles on this FBI Raid, I wanted to thank you for reporting the facts as they actually... [MORE]

Heather Lewis

Nov 16, 2007 12:53

"His Liberty Dollars . . . have proven a better investment in recent years than government issued notes." Funny you'd mention... [MORE]

Klutometis

Nov 16, 2007 12:48

o my god! the smell/stench of watergate is flowing again from wash.d.c. to the breadbasket. what is the reason for this... [MORE]

citizen lacking information

Nov 16, 2007 12:34

Ron Paul is a very intelligent and experienced individual with a bigger picture. We say we want change but we... [MORE]

Tim

Nov 16, 2007 12:28

By this action the government is signaling that two persons entering into a business contract are not allowed to choose... [MORE]

Dennis

Nov 16, 2007 12:20

The IRS has given the organization in question a letter of permission. [MORE]

James

Nov 16, 2007 12:05

If the constitution say we can use gold and silver as legal tender then who is breaking the law?? [MORE]

LibertyNow

Nov 16, 2007 12:01

Please refer to him as Dr. Paul, not Mr. Paul. [MORE]

Liz C

Nov 16, 2007 11:57

It iseems to be getting to the point that the corruption is so great in the government that the agents... [MORE]

CarefulChristine

Nov 16, 2007 11:28

CMKX DIAMONDS NAKED SHORTED TO THE TUNE OF OVER 703 BILLION SHARES, SEC DENIED NAKED SHORTING . DTCC DENIED NAKED... [MORE]

ZEUS_IS_HERE

Nov 16, 2007 11:15

First I'd like to compliment the writer for a well-rounded article. Events like this MUST scare all Americans. If the Liberty... [MORE]

Daniel

Nov 16, 2007 11:08

The enforcement action in Indiana against the Liberty Dollar is just the government enforcing its trademark. The U.S. Supreme court... [MORE]

Joe Cobb

Nov 16, 2007 10:58

The right to trade and barter in commerce is same as free expression. I see no defense the federal government... [MORE]

Ron

Nov 16, 2007 10:57

no doubt the new americans will at all cost to deter Dr Ron Paul. even it the debates the mainsteam... [MORE]

excellent support

Nov 16, 2007 10:17

Silly Ron Paul suporters...don't they realize the only "funny money" allowed is that which is printed by the Federal... [MORE]

Bob C

Nov 16, 2007 10:16

Good article but Paul is an MD, and should be called Dr. Paul, not Mr. Paul [MORE]

Brandon Yates

Nov 16, 2007 10:12

"The raid has the potential to alter the campaign of Mr. Paul, the Republican candidate of Texas...." Ignorant, wishful thinking by... [MORE]

John Reading

Nov 16, 2007 10:05

Fact is stranger than fiction. Just when you think you have heard all the strange stories in politics, Here comes... [MORE]

marti

Nov 16, 2007 10:03

Silly Ron Paul supporters...don't they realize the only "funny money" allowed is the kind the Federal Reserve prints up? It's... [MORE]

Bob C

Nov 16, 2007 10:02

Silly Ron Paul supporters...don't they realize the only "funny money" allowed is the kind the Federal Reserve prints up? It's... [MORE]

Bob C

Nov 16, 2007 10:02

It's a question of opinion, but if he wanted to be on the safe side, he should have stamped "NOT... [MORE]

FAZSHA

Nov 16, 2007 09:59

This is another freedom the Feds are taking from its citizens. The right to exchange one currency for a competing... [MORE]

Tim

Nov 17, 2007 21:18

Liberty Dollars are a "barter currency." They were to be spent into circulation, however, they were never to be presented... [MORE]

Tommy

Nov 24, 2007 10:06

The US seems to be turning into a third world country like Argentina. Argentina had debased its currency because of... [MORE]

Wermer Hetzner

Nov 16, 2007 09:53

This story is not just about the government feeling threatened by people's loss of faith in the currency. It goes... [MORE]

Estelle Edwards

Nov 16, 2007 09:50

Its a real shame to see this kind of activity by the government. So...waterboarding is legal but a silver barter... [MORE]

Mark Herpel

Nov 16, 2007 09:29

This seems like a cheap shot at Dr. Paul. [MORE]

gregdn

Nov 16, 2007 09:14

This is tyranny, pure and simple. The Fed has awakened a sleeping giant. Soon all will see and understand their... [MORE]

Jeremy

Nov 16, 2007 08:32

I'm having problems figuring out how these things are illegal. If they are, using the same logic, wouldn't that make... [MORE]

Charlie

Nov 16, 2007 08:25

Is the government kidding? I would like to see the charges and the reason for the raid. The article is... [MORE]

Dwayne Schmidt

Nov 16, 2007 07:31

Yet another display of misused resources by our government. I mean honestly who cares if someone is printing fake commemorative... [MORE]

Danielle Reed

Nov 16, 2007 07:24

recently I traded a two year old ADGA Registered nubian dairy goat for some future milk production from her and... [MORE]

EARL

Nov 16, 2007 07:22

Seems to me that if the reason for the raid and confiscation was because it was "illegal" then they better... [MORE]

joe

Nov 16, 2007 06:59

I personally lost a 3,500 dollar order with Liberty yesterday and I signed the class action suit. I wish now... [MORE]

cspanjunkie

Nov 16, 2007 06:30

How does this have any ability to alter Ron Paul's campaign? [MORE]

DFW

Nov 16, 2007 05:58

Boy, I believe that the government is going to get sued big-time! I do believe that the US Constitution specifically... [MORE]

Steve Grycel

Nov 16, 2007 05:13

On its face this sure makes the federal government look like a bunch of monopolistic thugs who seek to stamp... [MORE]

Sean

Nov 16, 2007 03:29

Yes we know the purpose of this raid. It was to punish and discredit the only candidate who understands how... [MORE]

NH

Nov 16, 2007 03:18

The use of Fed Dollars is nothing more than a clever deception. They have illegally made something from nothing and... [MORE]

Ron

Jan 19, 2008 02:16

Is the the first official act of Attorney General Mukasey? Will his second act to be an official endorsement of... [MORE]

Gene

Nov 16, 2007 02:55

Ron Paul has stormed into the "top tier"... http://truthalert.net/Republican%20Presidential%20Candidate%20Rankings.htm [MORE]

Mike

Nov 16, 2007 02:05

I love it. This will be great for Paul's campaign. Couldn't have been more perfect. Paul will got lots of... [MORE]

Darren

Nov 16, 2007 01:59

Mr. Goldstein, you are incorrect in saying that our currency are notes of the government and not private banks. It's... [MORE]

Subir Grewal

Nov 16, 2007 01:34

Sorry but it is really irritating when I forget to save what I have typed and there is an error... [MORE]

Stevie

Nov 16, 2007 01:15

Interesting use of language, is it not? When a common thief takes something that belongs to someone else, it is... [MORE]

paul arnold

Nov 16, 2007 01:10

this is really sad, the FBI has no reason to raid them. [MORE]

ryan from philadelphia

Nov 16, 2007 00:57

There is no reason this raid should have any impact at all on Ron Paul's campaign. He has nothing to... [MORE]

Elizabeth Bernard

Nov 16, 2007 00:56

Like Dr. Paul says the FRS Banks a.k.a. the U.S. government doesn't like competition. Strong arm tactics, this is obviously... [MORE]

david

Nov 16, 2007 00:53

As a mom who met Ron Paul on his Parental Informed Consent Bill of 2007 in DC, I believe that... [MORE]

sheila

Nov 16, 2007 00:50

How is this not hypocritical? I have seen many collectible coins on ebay that bear the likenesses of everything under... [MORE]

TJ

Nov 16, 2007 00:43

Personally, I could not care less if people are trading bananas for apples. So, why does the government care? Doesn't... [MORE]

Scott Harmon

Nov 16, 2007 00:28

I can not believe this could happen. The constitution calls for competition in the currency just like we have competition... [MORE]

Justin Klingler

Nov 16, 2007 00:27

Thank you New York Sun for reporting on such issues. It's not often I get to see very important news... [MORE]

Brent

Nov 16, 2007 00:24

What about the World Trade Center dollar? or the Liberty Eagle? These coins are collectible coins, and not currency. Why... [MORE]

Robert Werden

Nov 16, 2007 00:23

I do not understand how a coin can be illegal. It is clearly not a unit of US currency, and... [MORE]

Iconoclast421

Nov 16, 2007 00:03

Are we living in the Soviet Union? This story is rather disturbing to me. Isn't this a free country? What... [MORE]

Brent

Nov 16, 2007 00:01

Just the fact that this was done on the day of the Democratic debate, the powers that be knew that... [MORE]

Ed Faulter

Nov 15, 2007 23:53

People need to ask themselves: Why now? This company has been in business for 9 years, doing pretty much the... [MORE]

Rolland

Nov 15, 2007 23:47