Why Are They Subsidizing the Things That Make Us Sick?

Good afternoon, Steemians.

I want to talk about something that doesn't make sense to me.

"Each year, the U.S. Government spends $38 billion to subsidize the meat and dairy industries, but only 0.04% of that (i.e. $17 million) each year on fruits and vegetables."
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So why are they subsidizing meat to make it so cheap? Good question. They want you to remain sick. You being sick = more money spent on pharmaceuticals, and Big Pharma loves you for that.

Eating fruits and vegetables makes a lot of sense, but it doesn't make a lot of dollars for these industries.

If you still don't believe me, look at this ad from Winn-Dixie that just came in the mail.

Grapes cost more than chicken legs. Now, think about this for a moment. You have to raise a chicken, feed it, give it shelter, kill it, pluck its feathers out, break off the legs, sterilize it and package it. With grapes, you plant a seed, water it, give it sunlight, and pick the grapes when they are ready. How the hell does all of that cost more than everything I just mentioned with the chicken? Oh yeah, subsidies.