Why Are So Many People Opposed To A US $200 Bill?

Nothing is wrong with cash. Use it to tip the valet or paying the neighbor kid to mow your lawn. Using cash to pay for fuel, food, clothing and anything else over $20 seems unwise. The cash back feature of a credit card is one of our hedges against inflation.

Maybe it depends which bank you have. My bank has the same protections for their debit card as their credit card, no difference in reimbursement if there is fraudulent activity. But I often use cash, cash is the safest transaction, safer than a check, debit or credit card. I don't worry about a scam device on the gas pump, a restaurant waitress stealing card number, a check stolen from the mail box and the account hacked, all of which has happened to family members. A lot of stackers use cash to buy bullion silver/gold at coin stores/shows because there's a charge card fee and there's no record of their name. My wife pays cash to get her hair and nails done because they charge a card fee. Cash is king for daily in person buying and going out to eat in my opinion.

I pay cash inside. If there's a mugger they'll want cash, phone, cards, rings whatever.

I use cash a lot for purchases, but if I don't have enough with me I'll use cards.

For those who don't use cash it would be wise to keep some hidden at home for emergencies. There's been enough internet crashes, hacks, bank failures, etc to warrant having cash if electronic transactions are unavailable.

If that happens—Shields Up! Red Alert—I am sheltering in place, not shopping. The better advice is to already have emergency supplies at home. Bottled water, non-perishable food, power backup, self defence items, etc. It is storm season here, so this advice is common.

LIBERTY!

That is not an endorsement of the bill, but if we are going to do something boneheaded, no need to double-down on the stupidity with more mortal worship.

Those numbers still do not indicate a need for a $200 note.