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As nradov said above, "Famines are caused by bad governments, failed states, and violent conflicts. Not because there isn't enough food." Obviously, the Irish
by Arizhel 10y ago
As nradov said above, "Famines are caused by bad governments, failed states, and violent conflicts. Not because there isn't enough food."
Obviously, the Irish Potato Famine was caused by bad government. Instead of being allowed to keep their own potatoes, the government of occupied Ireland, run by Britain, forced them to export them all.
- emodendroket 10y agoThat's not quite right. Large holders wanted to sell the food for more money. It wasn't a matter of government agents marching in an commandeering the fields.
- Arizhel 10y agoThat's still an example of bad government. It's the government's job to act in the best interests of the nation and the citizens, even if that means going against the wishes of the rich elite.
- emodendroket 10y agoSeveral people are participating in this conversation and some of them seem to be arguing that if you just totally liberalize trade the problems will solve themselves. I agree with you, though.