Why 2013 Will Be A Year Of Crisis

[Cheryl Nelson]

http://www.cnn.com/2012/09/03/opinion/frum-food-price-crisis/index.html

[Rosemary S]

Well Mr Forum is not really giving the real reason behind the Arab Spring. It started in Tunisia where young adults were unable to find work. Even if they had the highest education, there were not enough jobs to go around and the ones that were available were for older adults. Out of desperation, one young chap decided to burn himself. This created a wave of protest and a will to make changes. Unfortunately, although most Arab Spring countries saw government changes, they also saw a radicalization of the religious groups. By the way the young adults in Tunisia have not gain any grounds. Their unemployment is still quite high.

Another point that should be rectified is that in most developing countries, 80% of their disposable income, is to buy food. In Vietnam for instance, there is a lot of food available for every one, but because most farmer have to pay a intermediary to be able to sell their produce on the market, the poorest farmers cannot pay. Part of the food is eaten and the rest rots.

Mr Forum, go back and re-write your article. Famine is not the only reason for changes.