Isn't it interesting that not one word is ever part of the school curricula or economics courses on these matters? Interest payments are presented as a totally normal, indeed, necessary function of borrowing money.

Thank you for your analysis and wisdom in including some very pertinent quotes from the big names that carry some weight with most people.

By the way, I always heard that Lincoln was assassinated due to his stance on slavery, not from displeasing the moneylenders!