China's Growing Threat and Increased Food Costs

There are few times when the simplest solutions are also the most viable. I present two seemingly unrelated issues: 1) the growing threat of China, and 2) skyrocketing food costs. Both of these problems can be resolved quickly and in an environmentally conscious way. Our elected officials have a responsibility to protect both America’s influence as well as its people. The advice I provide must be heeded, by all levels of government, from the President to a county dog warden, if this nation will long endure.

China’s dominance continues to top the media’s news cycles. There is no doubt that the Chinese have a growing nation with incredible potential. They continue to make dramatic improvements to their infrastructure, economy, and military. And they are not bashful about gloating their successes. They flaunt stealth fighters in the face of our Defense Secretary. They receive state dinners in the White House, only to insult us with their melodies. For all of their appearance, it is vital to realize that they are, in every way, subordinate to the United States. Our economy dwarfs that of China. Our military is better trained, better equipped, and taller. But the fact remains that China is willing to do things that we are not. China’s government will displace thousands to build a dam, and then force its people to work for almost nothing. To remain competitive, in perception only, the US must throw down its principles of right and wrong and do what’s necessary to ensure our status as the world's only Superpower.

As a result of increased demand due to ethanol, the price of corn has increased dramatically in recent years. Increased corn costs mean that it is more expensive for farmers to feed their livestock. Meat and milk prices have increased as a result. If ethanol is here to stay, then the FDA needs to approve of new sources of the vital nutrition that meat and milk provide.

So we are faced with two dilemmas: How can we prove to the world that we are just as capable as China, and how can we provide nutritious meals to the hungry for an affordable price? The solution is simple. As any city dweller knows, the back alleys are packed full of stray dogs and cats. These animals represent an untapped resource. If we were to able to corral these wild beasts and take them to processing facilities where they would either be turned into edible meats, or tapped for their lactose succulence, then the people could once again be able to afford a tall glass of chocolate milk or a delicious flank steak. This would send an important message to the Chinese (think Rocky IV when Rocky punches Drago so hard that he cuts him). Our willingness to take up China’s own model of eating pets will change their perception of us. Maybe it’s common sense, or maybe it’s because I watched “Dances With Wolves” last night, but I know that we can win the respect of our enemies if we learn to eat in a way that emulates their savagery.