[lillecarl]

Digital payments also present a uniquely frictionless route for a functioning democratic government to tax goods and build a better society

[pembrook]

Yes, all governments are honest, non-corrupt, and never abuse power.

[lillecarl]

No, but abusing a payment system makes little sense. If people don't trust it they won't use it and then it serves no purpose. Incentives between government and people can have overlap