It is one of the fast-track down scenerios in the process of collapse.
Exactly. This is not the way to overcome a tough on skin change.
didn't work.
The cost of this robbery is - as you say - it makes the problem worse. Especially when they confiscate the seed needed for the next growing season.
The blessed countries will be those where people start to cooperate and care for each other (for the ultimate outliving purpose) sooner rather than later.
I absolutely agree.
And I'd better stop here before I start using the ... shudder ... "S" word.
;-)