Its only defense is ignorance,

And the cowardice of those who exploit it.

Fiat is built on a lie,

Sneaky and silent in its theft.

If it were a visible tax,

The perpetrators would face justice.

But it hides in the shadows,

Sustained by the ignorance it cultivates.

Teachers preach the falsehood,

Financial advisors sell the myth,

And news media glosses over the truth,

All to keep the people in the dark,

Exploited without knowing it.

Live not by lies.

Fiat persists because we do not see.

It is vile in its deceit,

And thrives on what we choose not to know.