[Oatka]

unfortunately, without the citizens' right of redemption, there aren't any real checks on the politicians.

Agreed. I'd really like to see go back to what was basically a redeemable warehouse receipt:

[Smokin' Joe]

Only today that $50.00 coin would be as thin as the wrapper on the chocolate ones and smaller than a dime. (I know one ounce Eagles are denominated at $50.00, and legal tender, but who would spend them for that?)