[quote=4plexowner]”so it’s OK if they debase the currency 10% a year but not OK if they steal the money directly?[/quote]
Yup. Most people don’t understand currency debasement, whereas they would understand if you told them that all dollars with a serial number ending in 4 are now worthless. Governments can get away with all kinds of stuff, if they do it right. Not saying it’s fair, but that’s the way the world is.