I guess the problem is I seem to be seriously outnumbered by the libertarian contingent, who seem to be the most vocal, outspoken about it. If I knew of more "liberal-tarian" supporters of BitCoin I would be more hesitant to generalize.
It is true that BitCoin can survive on its technological underpinnings alone. But I think we should change the way we are conversing about it so that we don't immediately make enemies of a large group that has an ideological stake in the govt being the only authority for any and all currency.
I think this becomes a real danger when we begin to legislate on something. The nature of politics is that it frequently conceals the truth. Otherwise intelligent people are completely unable to see the best qualities of something if they feel it goes against their political ideology.
It is true that BitCoin can survive on its technological underpinnings alone. But I think we should change the way we are conversing about it so that we don't immediately make enemies of a large group that has an ideological stake in the govt being the only authority for any and all currency.
I think this becomes a real danger when we begin to legislate on something. The nature of politics is that it frequently conceals the truth. Otherwise intelligent people are completely unable to see the best qualities of something if they feel it goes against their political ideology.