I think we will just have to agree to disagree. Conditions in the two areas are very different. I might add that I am not in favor of farm welfare, but it appears to be a fact of life for the present.
I think we agree in more ways than one, actually. I do believe that any type of welfare creates an immediate dependance by the recipient. I also know that oftentimes these fellows are driving more truck or equipment than they need, or than they can afford. It is a culture of competition for dollars, and we are often told that the newest and most advanced technology makes a difference. With prices so low for the produce, pennies per acre can make a difference.
Cheer for the farmers who can be successful on their own, and hope for a day that they are paid a fair price for their labor.