Half Dollars...should They Be Discontinued?

Besides us collectors (we collectors?) and the Kennedy fans, how many people would honestly notice if the half was discontinued? I have very little demand for them at the bank, all I have are a handful of coins sitting in a coffee can in the vault. I've always thought if the vending machines would accept them, there might be more of a demand for them.

Rachel [:p]

It is not accompishing much at the present time but who knows what tomorrow will bring. I have found, throughout my life, that it is best to NOT give anything up as getting it back or replacing it might be tougher than you think. And, any time the government offers something good for all of us you had better be reading between the lines! Most goods benefit a certain few and guess who ends up paying for all those goods that were supposed to be another opportunity for all! Don't ever volunteer to give up anything! Make them take it!

Hello niksfree, since you have impugned us with the statement that most people do not understand the "concept" of being a sovereign man who lives by and knows the "7 natural we were born with", I've taken the bait and wish you would explain exactly what you mean! I personally think your last response shows some signs of paranoia. The debate about the "world of no money" has been bantered about for 50 years or more, mainly, since the advent of the computer. (And quite a lot on this forum) Without re-hashing all of the points of view, most conclude that this is something of an Orwellian concept that has many practical barriers to overcome before becoming a reality. Most people have embraced the ease of credit and debit cards, electronic transfers, this very public media that you are now using, online shopping and on and on. If this were not true, the system would have failed miserably from the start. Even now you can pay cash for 99% of the things you wish to buy. So that being said, please explain your philosophy so the rest of us can become "enlightened"! Peace, Mike

Hello Terry,
I merely stated my opinion based on the cryptic use of these principles of being a "sovereign" man and the 7 natural laws we were born with. I need to know what they are in order to understand them. You have asked me not to pass judgment and have done exactly that to me by assuming you know what events in my life brought me to my way of thinking.(I must admit you covered all the conventional places of learning!)You did miss some of the important ones being life experience, family, independant research etc etc... I am not easily swayed by anyone or anything. I am and always have been open to any and all types of ideas. I respect your right to agree with niksfree if you so chose. I will take back my wording on the paranoia to state that some of his thoughts seem to be based in a state of perception that I "think" has not been proven out.I did not intend this to come out as it did. I guess I'm just not sure what the "demon" some people think we have to hide from is. Exactly who or what is attempting to take away my freedom and to what end? If this situation exists as you say it does, what do you suggest we do as a people to change it? What action are you taking to help change it? (Beyond a personal level as in your response) Can this be done without interfering with the rights of the millions that accept and thrive in this democracy? One final thought, do you think these same discussions occured many years ago when we moved from a barter economy to that of one based on coins and currency? Also, where does one obtain their coins and currency to make his personal transactions? They must have come from some government at some point. I would appreciate your thoughts on this. Mike

Terry, I agree! It is an interesting topic and perhaps one we could discuss off line sometime. I intended to offend no one. Sometimes these threads tend to drift a bit. Could you PM me and explain or direct me to where I could learn about the "Sovereign man and 7 natural "laws" we are born with"? I am intrigued. Mike Thanks!

How is this coin related?

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Originally posted by nds76

How is this coin related?

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This forum is Bobby anjd Susan's, but personally I don't mind anyone writing about noncoin related topics as long as they are open and respectful of others. not to sound preachy, but problems come (in my experience fo course) when folks express personal beliefs (political, religous, economic) in blanket or all encompassing ways. "all x are Y" Z's don't care about A", etc.
And Mike did ask for the info.

Hi niksfree,
Visited the site, and am a bit troubled that at sovereignperson introduction, the author writes in first person and has an "about the author" yet does not really tell the reader anything about the author- no name, age, education, detailed description of the background of this philosphy, evolotion of his thought etc. Yet the author writes, and I quote "To comprehend these suggestions, you first need to recognise and acknowledge that there IS a problem and that you may be part of the problem." Last portion is underlined for emphasis. Author is being very specific in challanging the reader. I am fine with that- but not at being lectured by the author who has an about the author section without delivering any real info ABOUT THE AUTHOR.
Don