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I'm not saying it's a bad idea. But I think alot of people take for granted the role our current system of agriculture plays. International food trade plays a

I'm not saying it's a bad idea. But I think alot of people take for granted the role our current system of agriculture plays. International food trade plays a large part in maintaining peaceful relations. It's what props agrarian society. It's the foundation of civilization. Food plays a greater social role than just providing nutrition. Ideally, any disruption to the establishment would leverage these relationships.

michaeldhopkins 15y ago
I think the international and domestic food policies of many countries help to cause wars and starvation. But if I had to choose between having and eating my cake, I would prefer to let international relations slide in favor of growing food with my family, neighbors and co-workers, because I would rather increase the peace in relationships I can directly affect and growing and sharing my own food is a great way to do that. In fact, I do make that choice. Because I can see its benefits directly, I also encourage others to do it. As for agrarian society I think we disagree on what it is. Typically the fundamental unit of agrarian society is the family farm, something virtually every developing country wants to consolidate and eliminate in favor of a city-based manufacturing and service economy.
- da_dude4242 15y ago
  >I think the international and domestic food policies of many countries help to cause wars and starvation That's my point. Food production affects social stability in ways that aren't immediately obvious. >But if I had to choose between having and eating my cake, I would prefer to let international relations slide in favor of growing food with my family, neighbors and co-workers, because I would rather increase the peace in relationships I can directly affect and growing and sharing my own food is a great way to do that You'd prefer to let other countries spiral into war and starvation? >In fact, I do make that choice. Because I can see its benefits directly, I also encourage others to do it. I grow my own food as well but I have doubts as to whether it is a scalable arrangement.

michaeldhopkins 15y ago

I think the international and domestic food policies of many countries help to cause wars and starvation. But if I had to choose between having and eating my cake, I would prefer to let international relations slide in favor of growing food with my family, neighbors and co-workers, because I would rather increase the peace in relationships I can directly affect and growing and sharing my own food is a great way to do that. In fact, I do make that choice. Because I can see its benefits directly, I also encourage others to do it. As for agrarian society I think we disagree on what it is. Typically the fundamental unit of agrarian society is the family farm, something virtually every developing country wants to consolidate and eliminate in favor of a city-based manufacturing and service economy.

da_dude4242 15y ago
>I think the international and domestic food policies of many countries help to cause wars and starvation That's my point. Food production affects social stability in ways that aren't immediately obvious. >But if I had to choose between having and eating my cake, I would prefer to let international relations slide in favor of growing food with my family, neighbors and co-workers, because I would rather increase the peace in relationships I can directly affect and growing and sharing my own food is a great way to do that You'd prefer to let other countries spiral into war and starvation? >In fact, I do make that choice. Because I can see its benefits directly, I also encourage others to do it. I grow my own food as well but I have doubts as to whether it is a scalable arrangement.