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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;CamaroDMD, post: 1884386, member: 5233&quot;]I disagree that is serves the purpose of elevating corrupt politicians.&nbsp; Although we (myself included) aren&#039;t a huge fan of having Presidents on our coins...I don&#039;t think elevating corruption is why they are there.&nbsp; The Presidents on our coins were chosen very carefully.&nbsp; Two were founding fathers and critical in the shaping of this nation (Washington and Jefferson), two led us through very difficult times for this country (Lincoln and FDR).&nbsp; I know Kennedy was very popular and was publicly assassinated and that is really why he is there...but the other 4 are very important figures in our history and really shaped the country we have today.&nbsp; I know many here aren&#039;t in love with FDR&#039;s political ideas...but he did lead us through a very difficult era in US history.&nbsp; These Presidents were placed on our coins to honor them for this.</p><p><br /></p><p>But, that wasn&#039;t my point in saying it might not be a good idea for a Congressman to make a big stink about this.&nbsp; Even though many people may not know Jefferson is on the nickel or FDR is on the dime...(I think most know Lincoln is on the cent and Washington is on the quarter)...I think that their proposed removal from our coins might suddenly me met with a rather harsh public response.&nbsp; It could be unpopular to remove these &quot;great leaders&quot; from our coins in the eyes of the general public.&nbsp; Since such a move really makes no difference (in the grand scheme of things)...why would a Congressman (who needs to worry about getting reelected) take that risk?[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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