Dee,

I, too, observe history.  I have gold and I have a safe deposit box, but the gold ain't in it.  All that is in the box is a copy of my will and some jewelry for my granddaughters.  The gold is safely stored beyond the reach of the government.

I am reasonably well off and I am diversified.  The government cannot destroy my financial life.  They could make a helluva mess of it, but not destroy it.

It's comforting.

Take care,

Russ