On 2009-09-25, modom (palindrome guy) > wrote:

> Our food economy is butt ugly distorted by a history of Federal
> subsidies for the big commodities like corn and soy beans. One result
> of that distortion is how cheap empty calories are relative to
> wholesome foods. Another is crummy tasting food.

So, we should subsidize all agriculture, large and small? Sounds like
corporate welfare.

nb