Originally Posted by DiapDealer
I don't use much cash myself these days, but I have no issue with those who prefer it. It IS still perfectly legal tender, after all. As such, I think physical businesses should be legally required to accept it. And I think there should be multiple, simple ways for people who prefer cash to be able to fund online accounts with it (with no credit/debit card required to open accounts).
When cash isn't legal tender any more; then, and only then, should we poo-poo the notion that people might still want to pay for stuff with it.
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