Yes, the genie would be difficult to stuff back into the bottle...having 100+yrs to fark over the Republic and steal its wealth through illegal\fiat currency.
$120T+ in unfunded liabilities (political promises) and a welfare state; both of which could NOT exist except for the Fed. Reserve and its printing press of fluff.
Amen. Having a fixed standard precludes these schemes that have enriched those who control the money supply over the rest of us.
Since 1971, the rich got the wealth, and the Middle class got poorer. It is well documented.