This is the power of nullification at work. 
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 I'm a huge fan of nullification.  If the majority of states refuse the federal government's requests/demands/rules, then the Federal government couldn't do more than half of what they do. 

 Capitol gains during inflationary period is just highway robbery. 
 
> Taxpayers often realize 'gains' when converting the monetary metals back into Federal Reserve notes even though the 'gains' do not reflect an increase in real value but rather reflect the currency’s ongoing devaluation. 
https://www.moneymetals.com/news/2024/04/25/nebraska-ends-income-taxes-on-gold-and-silver-declares-cbdcs-are-not-lawful-money-003148