And I agree with you, Fastfoot.  Let's see, corn fed chickens, cattle, lambs - well, you get the picture.  What happens to the cost of meat? I'd go fishing but won't be able to afford the gas to get there.  Any good recipes for squirrel?  Farmers go out of business, less corn grown, more demand less supply and so on and so on.

 And speaking of ethanol, just imagine what it is doing to all those engines.  Now we're talking repairs or replacement. Is it worth it at the pump if  it cost you everywhere else?  Studies are also showing that it's not as environmentally friendly as they thought.