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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;National dealer, post: 8606, member: 487&quot;]Now I know that we beat this topic half to death on this forum, but having been involved in a series of meetings with our legislators, I have a better appreciation for the subject.</p><p><br /></p><p>As all of you know, congress is contemplating several issues regarding our currency and coins. Many want new designs, while many others are happy with the status quo.</p><p><br /></p><p>Here is a point to ponder.</p><p><br /></p><p>We as Americans love and embrace change. We expect it in our fashions, cars, televisions, and in our everyday lives. </p><p><br /></p><p>Would any of us be happy if the manufacturers of America decided that the current design was the best for us, and never created anything new or different?</p><p><br /></p><p>Several examples of this thought process are plain for all to see.</p><p><br /></p><p>Henry Ford took the auto industry to new levels, but his idea of one car for the masses just did not work. </p><p><br /></p><p>The general public wants change, they want different.</p><p><br /></p><p>Most Americans today have only witnessed a few minor design changes in our currency. </p><p><br /></p><p>The last major change was replacing Franklin with Kennedy.</p><p><br /></p><p>When the State Quarter program became a reality, 100 million Americans embraced the change. That is better than 1 out of 3. </p><p><br /></p><p>With the new Jefferson designs, a resurgence has taken place.</p><p><br /></p><p>American&#039;s are collecting coins at a pace never before witnessed. Our hobby is growing daily.&nbsp; &nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>Our government still has not figured out that change equals a good thing. They insist we revert back to the days when our currency was lackluster and mundane.</p><p><br /></p><p>Now proponents of the current designs have good arguments for keeping the images present forever. They wish to continue honoring these great men. That none should be lost to history.</p><p><br /></p><p>The basic principles of coinage was not for honoring people. It was hoped by the founding fathers that our coinage would represent all of America. Liberty was chosen because it was one of our foremost rights. A symbol that every American could understand and embrace.</p><p><br /></p><p>Every collector knows how stagnant our coinage has been. It does not take much effort to find coins dating back 30 years or more in our pocket. This is because of a lack of interest. Many studies have been made on circulating quarters. More eagle backed Washington quarters are found in change than the new state quarter. </p><p>Collectors across the land tell the tale of how difficult it is to find the newest quarter in circulation.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All of the designs have helped to spark school curriculums, and a revitalized interest in our nations history. I would think that this would be a lesson to all involved. We need change. Even if the decision is made that the current images are to be retained, they should be updated on a regular basis. Don&#039;t let any design idea be etched into &quot;forever&quot;. </p><p><br /></p><p>Whether you are a proponent for the current designs or against the idea, you need to voice your opinion. Don&#039;t let congress make a decision without you.</p><p><br /></p><p>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.congress.org/congressorg/dbq/officials/directory/directory.dbq?command=congdir" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.congress.org/congressorg/dbq/officials/directory/directory.dbq?command=congdir" rel="nofollow">http://www.congress.org/congressorg/dbq/officials/directory/directory.dbq?command=congdir</a>[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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