Cyprus government instigating a run on the banks and a collapse of their banking system

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http://www.dailystar.com.lb/Business...#axzz2NjGTeqxx

Their government is raising a tax on savings accounts. So they don't have to cut pensions and salaries.

How is that different from when Helicopter Ben devalues the shit out of the dollar? Aside from being a little more honest, that is.