>So in a way we're also allowing this to happen.

Yes, by buying and hoarding gold.

DarthCoin

To play Devil's advocate, Bitcoin does also enable dictators and murderers to transact freely for perhaps atrocities. So in a way we're also allowing this to happen.

duvel

bitcoin

Why a gold standard is a very bad idea

For all those loving gold, please watch this documentary
- [Gold Mafia - Episode 1](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evWEuVR1XIs)
- [Gold Mafia - Episode 2](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYIcCoYt9YE)
- [Gold Mafia - Episode 3](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xP_rhbJHokw)
- [Gold Mafia - Episode 4](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEWehVHs8fc)

And then more about the [pollution and damage that bring gold mining](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=gold+mining+pollution)

When you say "I hold gold" you are literally participating in these attrocities!