Letters to the Editor
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Confusion
I have seen numerous articles lately describing how US farm subsidies have contributed to low world commodity prices, which is harmful to the interests of third world countries. These relatively poor nations need to sell their farm products at higher prices so that food can be purchased for the poor. Now that commodity prices are higher, we are told that this is bad news for third world countries, which find it more difficult to purchase food for the poor.
So.....low farm prices are bad and high farm prices are bad, for the same reason.....I am beginning to think that much that has been writen about this subject is not worth reading. I'm convinced that the US needs to have the best farm program possible (and that means changing from the current unhinged mess) and the best trade policies possible. A lot of this inconsistent blather is not helpful in reaching these goals.