> The advantages to the cashless society far outweigh that small benefit to the average person.
You present that as a fact, but it is far from. The jury is still out. And I would also question whether this is a case where "average" is even the relevant metric - is it ok if a chunk of the population looses access to shopping, because VISA or MASTERCARD decided do cut off their access? Cash is controlled by the state, but digital payment systems are not, and unlike cash, do not ensure equal treatment.
> The advantages to the cashless society far outweigh that small benefit to the average person.
I disagree with this. There are great advantages to having a cashless option, but I see no real advantages that are greater than the disadvantages to having a cashless society. What are they?
I don't think it makes sense to argue we should all use cash in case some small section of D.C. loses power for 10 weeks.
The advantages to the cashless society far outweigh that small benefit to the average person.