This seals it.  RIP Bitcoin.  An deep teardown, in a major British newspaper, by an experienced reporter.  Neither I, nor any of the commenters, are able to refute such well-thought-out and eloquently presented arguments.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/10584037/Five-reasons-why-Bitcoin-is-the-most-dangerous-currency-in-the-world.html