> I had no idea that there was even an argument that eating meat was cheap. In Food, Inc., the case is made that it’s far cheaper (and easier, and more psychol

> I had no idea that there was even an argument that eating meat was cheap. In Food, Inc., the case is made that it’s far cheaper (and easier, and more psychologically desirable) to get a 99¢ drive-thru burger than fresh vegetables. This is believed to be a significant cause of obesity (childhood and otherwise), especially in the lower classes.