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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;cdb1950, post: 40475, member: 1735&quot;]I believe that throughout the history of the United States, it has always been the heroic deeds and sacrifices of the American <i>people</i> that made America great.&nbsp; These deeds and sacrifices were inspired by ideals, not politicians.&nbsp; We, the people, (you and I) and our ideals are the things that make America great and that is what should be honored on our coinage, as that is a symbol of America that the people see and use every day.&nbsp; To me, when it comes time to design a coin, these most important cornerstones of American greatness are put aside when politicians are put ahead of artistic representaions of American ideals.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>Besides, not every American votes for or agrees with the politicians on coins, but just about every American believes in the ideals America represents.&nbsp; Putting politicians on coinage isn&#039;t the best representation of the American people, only that segment of society that thinks a particular politician is good.&nbsp; But, almost everyone has their own idea of what America is and that can be represented for everyone when Liberty is depicted on coinage.</p><p><br /></p><p>While it is true that some politicians have made the ultimate sacrifice while in service to their country (Kennedy and Lincoln come to mind), I believe medals and commemoratives are sufficient to honor these politicians and military leaders.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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