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Is there an actual argument somewhere for why these subsidies are desirable for the nation? Let's say, written by people who agree with them. What is the stated
by Pyxl101 7y ago
Is there an actual argument somewhere for why these subsidies are desirable for the nation? Let's say, written by people who agree with them. What is the stated purpose? This should be written from the perspective that most industries should not warrant any subsidies. I don't understand why taxpayers should subsidize farms, and I'd like to read the rationale.
- basementcat 7y agoA colleague (who supports farm subsidies) explained to me that farm subsidies incentivize hard work while education loan forgiveness incentivizes laziness.
- dmoy 7y agoSome degree of farm subsidies are good/necessary just for the sake of food safety and national defense. But, the amount and type of subsidies in the US is way off the charts for just those purposes.
- habnds 7y agoUm, because to win the presidential election you need to do well in the Iowa caucuses and agricultural communities are overrepresentated in the legislature.