The tallow 5 pound note proved so "popular" in the UK that now the mint have started to issue higher meat-based denominations. I could handle carrying a few more pound coins around in order to avoid using the objectionable five-pound notes. If all paper notes are replaced by these new tallow notes, I cannot use modern currency without betraying my personal values. Cash is important to me in my day to day life.
The mere existance of meaty tenners means I cannot use cashpoint machines. Meaty tenners means I have to weigh myself down with pound coins if I want to go to a pub or nightclub.
Can I legally write "meat is murder" on every objectionable note that passes through my hands? (What research I have done seems to say case law is more liberal than statute, but this varies from country to country.)
If not have my rights been violated? What options does an individual have to object to such a fiscal policy?
I believe writing on bank notes should not compromise the security features of that note, and it should not be done to intimidate or cause offense. Other than that anything goes.
(Better Ifreann?)
