AP English Language and Composition Quiz
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The push for "cashless" businesses is often framed as simple convenience: faster lines, fewer security risks, and a neat alignment with the way many customers already pay. But convenience is not neutral when it becomes a condition of entry. A store that refuses cash also refuses the patron who lacks a bank account, a stable address, or the minimum balance required to avoid fees. In other words, it converts a private preference into a public barrier.
Supporters argue that people can obtain prepaid cards, but that solution frequently adds costs and complexity to those who can least afford either. If a city permits cashless retail everywhere, it quietly privatizes access to everyday goods. To keep commerce genuinely public-facing, governments should require essential retailers to accept cash, even in an increasingly digital economy.
The author's main argument is that…
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