Tản mạn: FOR JUSTICE IN RICE DISTRIBUTION
A mirror hanging on a wall at Taiwan airport displays the message: " More than 50% of the global population eat rice. " This simple reminder brings to mind the Pope's prayer intention for May: " That everyone might have food: Let us pray that everyone, from large producers to small consumers, be committed to avoid wasting food, and to ensure that everyone has access to quality food. " This prayer intention is not surprising but rather practical, especially considering that many countries around the world rely on rice as their main food source. The real issue, which I want to analyze in this writing, lies in the unequal distribution of rice among these nations. Although there are many varieties of rice with different prices and qualities, most rice is cultivated in only a few countries with the right climate and fertile soil. As a result, some countries become exporters of rice while others depend entirely on imports. However, the process of moving rice from expo...
