[ctdonath2]

an estimated $1.2 trillion was spent on weapons in 2006 while aid to agriculture fell by more than half, from $8 billion in 1984 to $3.4 billion in 2004.

Apples and slices of oranges. What's the figure on the TOTAL spent on food - not just "aid", but all food?

[CGTRWK]

an estimated $1.2 trillion was spent on weapons in 2006 while aid to agriculture fell by more than half, from $8 billion in 1984 to $3.4 billion in 2004.

Apples and slices of oranges. What's the figure on the TOTAL spent on food - not just "aid", but all food?

That's not apples and oranges, it's Bull and spit. We passed a 307 billion dollar farm bill last month.