[Ramonne]

Salt. I read that a good supply of salt will be worth gold. Don’t know if it is true though.

[Domestic Church]

Wars have been fought over salt.

[Secret Agent Man]

salt preserves and is good for wounds. among other things.

[greeneyes]

When Mayor Bloomberg started talking about banning salt, I went out and bought a whole bunch of all different kinds of salt. Sugar and Vinegar too.

I need to buy some more, but I need to get a space fixed up to store it all. Salt, Sugar, and vinegar are very important to some of the food preservation techniques.

Besides, I figure the food police are going to start rationing sugar and salt for the good of the children - doncha know?

[cameraeye]

I'm betting a pound of rice will be worth more than an ounce of gold. n/s