is the American Berkshare dollar More proof that we are going to hell in a Hand Basket?

Question

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070619/lf_nm/usa_economy_berkshares_dc

Answer 1

Look at the name of the stores. Chakra balancing! Hippie crap.

"Great Barrington attracts weekend residents and tourists from the New York area who help to support its wealth of organic farms, yoga studios, cafes and businesses like Allow Yourself to Be, which offers services ranging from massage to "chakra balancing" and Infinite Quest, which sells "past life regression therapy."

Answer 2

No, but I do question the legality of such behavior. I suppose that since they aren't trying to copy legal tender they technically aren't counterfeiting.
If viewed as a "marketable commodity", then it would fall under the auspices of the SEC, though.

I do think promoting the local economy is good, though.

Answer 3

I am not sure if it is proof of that but I do have a problem that communities want to create something of another currency besides the one we have. Just from the article itself I see so many problems that could come out of this if it becomes widespread.

Answer 4

It's just a collective marketing tool to offer a 10% discount to customers. It's no different than Home Depot offering a 10% discount to use their credit card.

Answer 5

No, just a local community having some fun and promoting a unique sense of local pride...no big deal at all.

Answer 6

Welcome Back!!
Hope all is well!.

As to your question, we have local currency, townships in Vermont trying to impeach the President, and form their own country. It is NOT a good show of UNITY, is it??
Gotta love my Commonwealth of Massachusetts!

Answer 7

You're bent out of shape over one town?


ROFLMAO

Answer 8

i dont know about that but i read the news and i didnt know that was allowed.