A few days before the end of the Biden Administration, a particular event got me thinking. It was 11:40 am on a Friday when I arrived at my bank. 

I will deposit a check, which I received as a result of a real estate sale. I also want to withdraw money, less than $2000, which I deposited long ago, from the same account, because I have some purchases in mind that I would prefer to make in cash – nothing illicit, illegal, or out of the ordinary.

Before the Noon Rush

When the bank line dwindles to one, I'm in front of a teller who cheerfully accepts my requests. Great, I've avoided the noon rush hour, as planned. I'll take care of business and be on my way. The teller dutifully deposits the real estate check.

Next comes the cash withdrawal, which I want to make based on money that I already deposited long ago. So it's not as if she has to wait for my huge check to clear.

The minutes start passing. She checks this. She checks that. A short line begins to form behind me. She asks me to sign a couple of things. Okay, fine. Now I'm thinking, all right, in a........

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