[IMHO]

"As a matter of fact, our system of agricultural subsidies and price supports has greatly benefitted the consumer, providing a stable and reliable abundance of food. Sure beats the high volatility and market fluctuation of the natural feast or famine cycle that's inherent in crop production."

As a matter of fact, the consumer has been royally screwed through higher commodity prices due to this type of Gov't intervention. Taxpayers as well.

Gee Willie Green(Party), why don't you learn some economics before you ask people to refute your delusions on that basis?

[Willie Green]

As a matter of fact, the consumer has been royally screwed through higher commodity prices due to this type of Gov't intervention. Taxpayers as well.

The fact is that Americans enjoy the most abundant and stable food supply on the face of the planet.