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Carping critics might note that abolishing fractional reserve banking would also require breaking the grip of the financial system over the US Government.

- Jake

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by JakeS (JangoSierra 'at' gmail 'dot' com) on Sat May 16th, 2009 at 01:42:46 AM EST
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Banking Act of 1933 ("Glass Steagal") did this.

Fractional Reserve banking introduces a fiduciary duty and calls to make bankers officers of the State. Because only the State, as the will of the People, should have the power of creating money and giving newly created money to whomever it pleases.

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by Patrice Ayme on Sat May 16th, 2009 at 03:50:07 PM EST
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