New $20 Bill
Wake
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All bills are redesigned regularly to fight counterfeiting.
We had this conversation at the dinner table last night. I was not aware of his role in the Trail of Tears that did so much damage to the Native American population and culture.Jackson had his run and it is ok with me if we put different people on bills more often.
Absolutely. Very different norms back when this country was founded. Washington may be one of the exceptions in terms of people looking back - but per a couple of biographies I've read, part of that may be the result of him working really hard during his lifetime to manage how he'd be remembered. Probably due to where I grew up and live, but the revolutionary war/initial years of the county are a time I've always found fascinating.
I believe this was the original impetus behind the $10 redesign - it's currently the most counterfeited bill by a large margin.
stevie-a
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The only concern with frequently changing faces on bills is the potential for counterfeit and knowing whether something is legit or not. Sure that issue exists today, but consider if you received a $100 bill from someone and you are expecting to see Franklin on the bill and instead are handed one with Clinton on it? Perhaps you missed the "memo" about a new bill with Clinton on it...or, is it fake?
With change, big deal...biggest loss is $1 (Susan B Anthony) and I've received my fair share of foreign coin currency when receiving change from a business because no one really checks it -- until it's too late.
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I always liked the $20. I don't really care who is on the bill as long as it still is worth $20.
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1) I'm bothered that we are spending MILLIONS AND MILLIONS on changing money.
2) Jackson NEEDS to go. He was an Indian Killer through and through until his last days, truly a despicable human being IMO with me being a history teacher, eyes always go to the federalist vs anti-federalist movement for him, but they gloss over his persecution of millions of Native Americans.
2) Jackson NEEDS to go. He was an Indian Killer through and through until his last days, truly a despicable human being IMO with me being a history teacher, eyes always go to the federalist vs anti-federalist movement for him, but they gloss over his persecution of millions of Native Americans.
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Agree. With all the problems facing our country and they're up there discussing the artwork on the $20.
Its a trivial matter for me. Tubman is certainly deserving of the honor as far as I know. Change is hard, but this is not a big deal...
But that's kind of my point - this isn't that big of a deal. This is a monumental waste of time all in an effort to gain some timely good press.
There is an absolute ridiculousness to our society and country today. Ted Williams better hope they never figure out how to unfreeze his head and restore him to life, he won't want to be brought back into a society where the only opinion that matters is the one you don't hold.
smschulz
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Obama gets to achieve his pandering goals an snub white America.
It's a win-win situation for him.
It has to be a zero sum game with him.
I am not a fan of the move. HT did one thing that was brave and which saved an estimated 70 slaves. For as good as those acts were they simply don't come close to rising to the level of accomplishment of the people currently on the currency, including AJ. This is the golf equivalent of replacing Bobby Jones with Althea Gisbon for no other reason than political correctness.
Wake
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Really? You feel snubbed because Harriet Tubman is on a bill?
I'm white, and I don't feel snubbed at all.
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Research Andrew Jackson more, HT's 70 far outweigh the atrocities he pushed for.
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Im not sure why anyone would feel snubbed about a photo on a bill, unless they were the person being replaced.
Agreed.
She was also the first women to lead an armed charge during the Civil War, and worked w/ Susan B. Anthony for women's suffrage, among other things. There are a few remarkable stories there.
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That's strange, Donne. I can't remember the last time I even touched a quarter! #WhereDoISwipeThePlastic?
I'm more than good with Harriet. As long as these current jackwagon race-baiters aren't candidates any time soon, and the goal is to recognized genuine American historical figures, I say have at it.
You mean Grant right?
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Grant, Taft, it's been a long morning.
Eh they all look the same too...
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She did more than free 70 slaves. She was a player in the abolitionist movement, she was a humanitarian, a union spy, works with the woman suffrage movement and iirc she led and armed invasion in South Carolina
While true the calling her "Leader of the Underground Railroad" in the AP article is blatantly misleading. As far as impact on society goes she may not even be the most significant Harriet.
Regarding currency in general. All of this furor pales in comparison to the stupid practice of continuing to print, rather than coin, $1 currency.
And to still make a penny.
