Ken Nelson

Good riddance

This seems a good idea:

After more than three centuries, the humble check is set to become a historic relic after British banks voted to phase it out in favor of more modern payment methods.

I write one or two personal checks a year, when my wife gives me a check to use. I botched the last one so bad it was more initialed than signed.

Plus it pains me how many people get in trouble writing checks – both legally and financially. The penalties for bouncing a check aim directly at a class of people that can’t afford them ( check bouncers).

Now if only our government could stop writing checks…