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New York City votes to ban cashless businesses
« on: January 25, 2020, 01:46:11 am »
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/jan/24/new-york-city-ban-cashless-businesses-discrimination

by Adam Gabbatt
January 24, 2020


The city council on Thursday almost unanimously passed legislation, which will fine retail outlets, including stores and restaurants, if they refuse to accept cash payment.

Supporters of the ban argue that electronic-only payments discriminate against low-income people, undocumented immigrants and people of color, who are less likely to have a bank account or access to credit.

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Fuller's note: women and minorities hardest hit.
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Re: New York City votes to ban cashless businesses
« Reply #1 on: January 25, 2020, 11:27:21 am »
Good thing. I know Seniors who like cash, and what do kids do?

Besides, if I go into a store and buy a few items, say milk and something else, I want to pay cash.

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Re: New York City votes to ban cashless businesses
« Reply #2 on: January 25, 2020, 02:24:01 pm »
I'm a bit of a Luddite and prefer not to shop with a credit or debit card whenever possible, but passing a bill expressly to protect illegal immigrants is just lame.
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