AllieBaba
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The original idea was good but today it just another corporate handout. I have to say though I would hate to see all farm land plowed under and housing and malls built. As a long distance cyclist I find development ugly.
http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2006-06-07-farm-subsidies_x.htm
Of course, and that means you should have a say in how people develop their own land.
FArmer's may "make" about as much as any working Joe, but remember their costs are astronomical.
And in order for us to make all the food that our welfare state demands (you know those handy food stamps? Say good bye to them if you cut out the subsidies) subsidies are necessary.
Think it out.