>"That means that bitcoin is a .. system that, if it came into any widespread adoption, would play a role in suggesting or controlling people's behavior, just like any currency."
It would absolutely not "control" people's behavior. Control is a very charged term, that implies coercion. Unless there is coercion, there is absolutely no justification for banning Bitcoin so that people are only left with the "democratic" alternative you favor.
By all means, promote your democratic currency, but don't try to give it a competitive advantage by prohibiting people from using alternatives that don't meet your ideals.
It would absolutely not "control" people's behavior. Control is a very charged term, that implies coercion. Unless there is coercion, there is absolutely no justification for banning Bitcoin so that people are only left with the "democratic" alternative you favor.
By all means, promote your democratic currency, but don't try to give it a competitive advantage by prohibiting people from using alternatives that don't meet your ideals.