15-11-2018, 10:19 AM
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Re: Cashless Society
Originally Posted by AnnieS
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If the government can view every transaction then it's a great way to control the population. What about those who do not have a bank account or are homeless?
I do agree about the other part of your post although anyone on benefit or working has to have a bank account so it will only be very low numbers that don't have one. What we need to assure is that they can get a basic account freely. At the moment they aren't offering many of those nor is it that easy to open one.
15-11-2018, 10:21 AM
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Re: Cashless Society
Originally Posted by AnnieS
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If the government can view every transaction then it's a great way to control the population. What about those who do not have a bank account or are homeless?
15-11-2018, 10:27 AM
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Re: Cashless Society
Originally Posted by Julie1962
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I have a funny feeling the government aren't interested in my purchases annie, 2 litres of cheapest ice cream last night probably wasn't high on their agenda. I do agree about the other part of your post although anyone on benefit or working has to have a bank account so it will only be very low numbers that don't have one. What we need to assure is that they can get a basic account freely. At the moment they aren't offering many of those nor is it that easy to open one.
It's not possible for some people to get a bank account. You need a permanent address and ID. So refugees and asylum seekers would automatically be denied one. It's a great way to flush out illegal immigrants. The UK has been using financial transactions as a way of doing this.
15-11-2018, 10:28 AM
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Re: Cashless Society
Originally Posted by MrFraggle
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And the government wants to view every transaction because..........?
15-11-2018, 10:29 AM
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Re: Cashless Society
Originally Posted by AnnieS
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It's a point of principle Julie, the fact that all our movements are tracked is simply not compatible with liberty.It's not possible for some people to get a bank account. You need a permanent address and ID. So refugees and asylum seekers would automatically be denied one. It's a great way to flush out illegal immigrants. The UK has been using financial transactions as a way of doing this.
15-11-2018, 12:19 PM
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Re: Cashless Society
At least if you only carry cash and get mugged that's all they get.....As Annie has pointed out, using a card leaves a paper trail and the establishment will always know where you are. But using cards might discourage illegal entry into the country which can't be a bad thing.
Down and outs could be issued with temporary cards with small amounts paid in each week by the government. As well as the person been registered, buying things like drugs, alcohol and fags could be restricted..
15-11-2018, 12:50 PM
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Re: Cashless Society
Originally Posted by swimfeeders
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HiNo, no and No.
My gearbox oil change cost £160 yesterday, Ford Main Dealer, £400 plus VAT.
I carry dollars when I am abroad , saves me a mint, change them on the street.
I never use the main dealers either, right robbing bar stewards...
And the carpet fitter coming on Saturday said 'A bit cheaper for cash!'...
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