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To: Solon who wrote (48949)6/18/2006 2:06:54 PM
From: Jim S  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 90947
 
In other words...GOLD AND SILVER--YES. Anything else--NO.

Yep, STATES can't make anything except predious metals a currency. That is, New York can't say they will pay their debts in aluminum or bottled water. It has nothing to do with whether the Congress can make unbacked paper money a valid currency.