The more we use, the higher food prices go.

Another reason for the sharp hike in food prices is the increasing demand for ethanol, which has driven up the price of corn – and at the same time created a shortage of wheat as farmers shift their crop to the more lucrative corn.

Yes, I know that the article is pointing to higher gas prices as the source of much of the price increases in foods like pizza, beer, hot dogs, and such things -- but imagine what will happen whe we start seeing a federal mandate for increased use of "renewable" ethanol as a fuel source More corn production will lead to less wheat production which will lead to higher prices for anything that uses flour -- you know stuff like bread.

Are the Greenies really sure that ethanol is a bright idea now? What will they say when they can't afford to buy a loaf of organic bread to make their staving children tofu and jelly sandwich?

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