Passing this legislation would be the smartest move Washington has made in the past 30yrs. However, regardless if it passes, the individual states are already on a path to bring back the use of gold and silver legal tender U.S. coins. In this case during the years ahead, the tail may very well wag the dog.
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Passing this legislation would be the smartest move Washington has made in the past 30yrs. However, regardless if it passes,...
Mark Herpel
Jun 30, 2011 11:39
The Sound Money Promotion Act is another smart step toward dismantling today's "Inflatocracy" -- a new form of government of,... [MORE]
ideaman
Jun 29, 2011 11:33
The introduction of this bill is great news, as it could give rise to genuine freedom in the monetary realm.... [MORE]
DH
Jun 29, 2011 11:15
I wish it extended to all gold and silver. I think Ron Paul has a bill that removes all taxes... [MORE]
Deft
Jun 29, 2011 11:02
Here is a newspaper with an eye for Liberty. Kudos to you, gentlemen for bringing this to the public eye.... [MORE]
Louis Nardozi
Jun 29, 2011 08:29
Few Americans own any non-jewelry gold, and most don't own any silver coins. It is being said that measures such... [MORE]
Charles Savoie
Jun 29, 2011 08:17
Prices denominated in gold or silver have not risen over the last 50 years. E.g., in 1960, when a soft... [MORE]
Harry Binswanger
Jun 29, 2011 00:00
Bravo, The NY Sun. Bravo. As Mr. Shaw said, If you have to choose between trusting the natural stability of... [MORE]
gabriel
Jun 28, 2011 23:59
Going back to the money defined by the Constitution is not radical.
What is radical is deficit spending by massive Federal... [MORE]
Bob L
Jun 29, 2011 10:23
"If the American people ever allow private banksto control the issue of their money,first by inflation and then... [MORE]
Brian
Jun 29, 2011 12:30
i see a drastic need to find a way to sound stable money to limit the ability of the federal... [MORE]
ew
Jun 29, 2011 12:43
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