[quote=urbanrealtor]I know the usual libertarian tropes about precious metal standards and I am not interested in that discussion now.
My questions is this:
Since we don’t currently have a gold or silver standard, what is the importance of gold in long term government storage?
I am not arguing. Its a serious question and I would like to hear actual views on it.[/quote]
Maybe since it was paid for by the people, the people should know whether it is still there or not. I know that sounds crazy and all, but I think that’s the gist of it.