That is precisely the point. One man's crime is another man's freedom.
You might not think I should be able to sell my car, on the spot, provided I've got the pinks, to someone who likes it at the drag strip on a whim.
I'll need a phone so I can ask someone else for permission first. To use my own money.
Maybe you think that is nefarious. I think freedom to conduct business ought be a fundamental right.
I think you have stumbled upon the point.
You can't do a paypal or credit card transaction in person with a stranger without the blessing of someone else (paypal or visa). And if you are using a significant amount of cash, they will presume it is a drug deal or money laundering or something nefarious. Large cash transfers are already defacto illegal in the US (see what happens if you get pulled over and have 50,000 usd in the passenger seat) although I can't speak for the UK.
Governmental and corporate power is maximized when citizens can not do meaningful business amongst themselves.
Ya'll don't know of an english word for vous?
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Small is beautiful.
