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[beeboobaa]

> though I would point out there are reasons governments might want to support citizens who make food more than citizens who make widgets.

Keep in mind that these farmers mostly export their food for profit. It is not being used to feed our own population.

[suoduandao3 → beeboobaa]

Right, but their own population isn't currently having trouble importing food (that I know of). Farm subsidies are essentially a form of insurance against famine.