I often wonder much of the same. As I wrote about ways the govt could end the crypto-bubble, I think that they've already started the first few phases of their attempt to remove validity and trust behind the currencies, via the main stream media.

That said, I think that when living in a country like the USA, you'll end up being forced to play by their oppressive rules. Bitcoin and Alt-coins may always have a place in the gray market - in those side channels where people prefer payments in things like cash, silver and gold.