PRESENT DAY FOOD RATIONS
Although in present day we don't have government induced rations, we are increasing prices on food items that are in high demand but low supply. Meat products are increasing greatly price. If there is a disease out break in a certain animal the prices for their byproducts will increase pretty exponentially. Even though we have starving people in America we have an enormous amount of food, plenty to feed everyone. We end up wasting so much of it that it seems like we have a smaller supply than in reality. Some people are taking a new approach to diminishing our amount of waste " Freegans strive to spend little money, barter or trade for goods and services, and live off food that has been thrown away" (Moré). A lot of times freegans use their way of harvesting to help feed homeless people who cant afford a proper meal. The American society is finding ways to live sustainably and limit our amount of waste, I think this is one of the reasons we do not ration anymore.
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