arizona, thanks for that one, it's excellent on the deficit cutting question .. on this one
• Reduce farm subsidies by3 billion per year by reducing direct payments and other subsidies;
there are many countries, including Australia, who would appreciate that cut ..
Should the United States Cut Its Farm Subsidies? .. this excerpt is from about 3/4 down .. under July 24, 2007
You don't need to take my word for it. Bob's arguments are refuted every day by the experience of Australia and New Zealand. These two advanced economies have largely dismantled their farm programs. Whereas U.S. farmers receive 16 percent of their income from government support (according to the OECD), the comparable figure in Australia is 5 percent and in New Zealand 3 percent.
None of the fears that Bob raises has come true in either of those countries. Their citizens have suffered no disruption or shortages in food supplies. Their farmers have realized impressive efficiency gains and now produce competitively for global markets rather than for the government. Sensitive lands have been freed for reforestation and other conservation uses
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