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Then we have to say that *any* agricultural production that is not for food is a crime against humanity. I hope you've never purchased cut flowers...
Then it's not too long to say that if you're not a vegetarian, you're committing a crime against humanity... After all, if you're eating meat, you're using up a lot more acres per calorie than if you're a vegetarian.
Let's keep the rhetoric under control, shall we? I happen to agree that corn-based ethanol is pretty stupid, but corn-based ethanol isn't the only player in the biofuel game, and saying that biofuels are a crime against humanity is not only over-the-top, it's a gross generalization in a field where there are *many* options that don't involve using corn.
Try googling "2nd generation biofuel" or even "3rd generation biofuel" some time, you may be surprised (and impressed) with what you find.
