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		whacked_new on June 8, 2009 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: People who live in older, walkable neighborhoods h... I recently learned the great utility of beans and I asked why they aren't pouring over the streets. Apparently: culture, agriculture, and subsidies. A culmination of broken links.

_ac0l on June 9, 2009 [–]

Why on earth aren't beans subsidized instead of corn? Among other things, this would cut down immensely on the amount of fertilizer consumed per year.

eru on June 9, 2009 | [–]

My guess: Grain farmers have the better lobby.

Anyway, beans don't need a subsidy.

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