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by spyder 1485 days ago
Yea, and also it's not just tax: "This note is legal tender for all debts public and private"
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triceratops 1485 days ago
"All debts public and private" - but only debts denominated in USD, right? If you loan me gold and specify repayment in gold or Canadian dollars or gerbils, I can't just give you a fistful of dollar bills to settle it, can I?
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