The $30 billion in so-called farm aid ensures a plentiful supply of food.
Ya, It does distort the free market. No question, .gov is a bull in a China Shop when it attempts to ensure a outcome that they want.
Really wish there was a better way.
But we've never seen a American hungry child, you know with the distended belly?
Unless of course, Momma selling off the food stamps and welfare for dope - or keeping a boy friend happy.
Sadly, this nation has hardened our hearts, I mean who doesn't want to slap Sally Struthers and tell her those starvation problems come about due to tribal warfare, corruption, no rule of law ... ya da dah?
Do you tell me; why has food and fuel cost for Americans risen so much lately?
We wouldn't have a plentiful supply of food without these programs? Not all crops are covered. Are we experiencing a shortage of those? We should subsidize every crop, just in case.
Ya, It does distort the free market.
Glad you understand that.
But we've never seen a American hungry child, you know with the distended belly?
All because we cut some checks to farmers?
Sadly, this nation has hardened our hearts,
I heard some people don't want to help Africans with AIDS.
Do you tell me; why has food and fuel cost for Americans risen so much lately?
It might have something to do with supply and demand. And government distortions of the free market (hint).