I'm in the UK, and our current government is intent on sucking money out of any savings or assets that we own. They are starting to impose Draconian measures to control any financial transactions or holdings. I believe that this could lead to an increase in the use of P2P transactions that are kept away from exchanges and government control. Do you believe that this will lead to an increase in transactions between members of fora such as Bitcoin Talk, or will such transactions be a rich grazing ground for government investigations?
Their actions pushed people to break the rules and find a way to escape from such unfair decisions. Yes, it happens that P2P could be a tool for their freedom, and the use of Bitcoin will be adapted. This will give a reason why we should adopt online transactions rather than completely relying on cash-to-cash transactions. We're not seeking transparency anymore, as the government tried to hide something and milk the people. Instead, we seek an escape from government control.
Corrupt leaders will force people to violate and commit illegal activities. And it's a good thing that Bitcoin exists.