that both the control of credit and the power to issue money be unqualifiedly taken away from the private banks; that the soldiers not only receive the bonus they with their blood and anguish so richly earned in '17 and '18, but that the amount agreed upon be now doubled; that all swollen incomes be severely limited and inheritances cut to such small sums as may support the heirs only in youth and in old age;
In "It Can't Happen Here," Sinclair Lewis explores the idea of restructuring the financial system to remove the power of private banks over credit and money issuance. This proposed change aims to ensure that monetary control serves the public interest rather than individual profit motives, emphasizing the need for a more equitable economic landscape.
Additionally, the narrative advocates for substantial compensation to veterans for their sacrifices during the wars. It also...
