No Land for Food or Snooze only Booze

Introduction

If we calculated the total global arable land used in the production of alcoholic beverages, what would that figure be ? Next time you visit the supermarket and check the alcohol aisles the range of beers, ales, bitters, lagers, spirits, red and white wines. In addition to the wide selection of alcohol on display, they originate from many parts of the world. Today we heard politicians talk about the price of fresh fruit and vegetables to increase and we shouldn't waste food. Shouldn't we look at the immense range of foods we have available the choice is bewildering, however is this our fault or the retailer ?

So much fresh meats, breads, fruit, vegetables and other short life products go to waste and the biggest culprits are the large retailers. Despite the diminishing corner shops nationwide and despite the fact they charge more than the supermarket, at least their limited selection helped limit the waste. Maybe we are to blame partly for the dwindling corner shops that helped the environment to a degree by stocking within their means, instead of the bulk buying power of the supermarkets. Buying direct from farmers markets is a good idea if you live near a farm for those living in the suburbs its the local metro store or supermarket. On the other hand you could grow your own if again you have a garden or access to an allotment.

Retake Booze Land

Governments should enact legislation that enforce alcohol producers to use a third of its arable land for the growing of edible fruits and vegetables. While the other two thirds for alcohol beverages, the law would prevent brewers from purchasing more land. If each alcohol producing nation implemented similar legislation it would aim to balance the food shortage issue. After a period of 5 years these brewers will have to relinquish another third of its arable land for food production. The reduction in supply will enable alcohol producers to increase prices to balance their profits and enable individuals to drink in moderation (improving health overall, and reducing alcohol induced crimes, hospital costs).

Some people may state the issue of over population I'd suggest if you think the world is overpopulated then jump off the nearest bridge or dive in front of the next bus in start with yourself. We have enough habitable land which is vacant throughout the world and owned by a minority of people with influence. It is these individuals that have everything to lose if a redistribution of land and affordable housing were being built on the vacant fields. If you own hectares of vacant land that could be used for farming or building affordable homes for a growing nation, the manipulative, influential and egocentric snob in you would resist.

Finally

Reducing alcohol consumption is obviously good for the body, mind and pocket. Even so the supermarket whores i mean stores will push every BOGOFF (buy one get one free) in order to tempt you. This strategy might be the simplest and produce the most effect result the mantra in moderation is the key, so don't get tanked up at least not tonight. Keep em busy playing games, watching TV, drinking booze that keeps them in a snooze, while we pilfer and make them suffer by eroding their rights and laughing at their plights.