Moreover, should Germany slip into a recession, I believe that the political climate will turn sour and make any check writing by Germany to save Greece or others an almost impossible task.
It was the experience of talking to the branch manager and department heads who could have reversed the hold (they knew the check had cleared) that implanted in my mind, Iwill never bank at a big bank again.
Which is why I urge you to check out her work: The answers to the concerns she raises will determine if America can hope to find what we need to resuscitate our flagging entrepreneurial spirit.