The irony is that even these thieving farmers and their lobbyists would probably be better off without the government subsidies...:
Farmers rediscover allure of tobacco No longer subsidized, crop gains acres in U.S.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1899911/posts
Yes, that is an excellent post and point; however, human nature is such that most will trade security for freedom every time it is offered. Sad but true.