he 2018 farm bill impacts all consumers of food, as well as the producers of food. While the Farm Bill may  Why many foreigner fighters are joining the ranks of ISIS seem irrelevant to Americans’ everyday lives, it serves a greater purpose than most may think. The Farm Bill has stimulated job opportunity for people without jobs, as well as created a more desirable market for food producers by bringing a wider spectrum of consumers. While the Farm Bill has greatl Why many foreigner fighters are joining the ranks of ISIS y impacted the average American, more specifically the bill affects those that come from low-income families. Because the government is continuing to put money into nutrition assistance programs, these individuals will be empowered to have safe access to food and prevent the adverse effects of food insecurity. If the bill had passed at the House level, food insecurity would only become a more prevalent issue. There were 15 million (11.8 percent) food-insecure households in 2017, down from 15.6 million (12.3 percent) in 2016.19 However, despite the recent downward trend of food insecurity with the implementation of more stringent work requirements, as well as the removal of waivers to support nutrition assistance programs, people in need of access to food would only be further away from a solution to this problem. The number of food insecure households is only declining because of the current policies enacted by the Farm Bill. Any changes to the current policy will only further food insecurity in America. Farmers will also be protected from disasters, enabling our food system to continue to thrive. 5) Individual Freedom and Responsibility Americans sho Why many foreigner fighters are joining the ranks of ISIS uld not go hungry. No person should have to worry about where his or her next meal will come from. However, if the Government is funding ways for people to receive access to food, the Government does have a right to mandate, or regulate this policy. While there currently is little to no regulation on the goods that SNAP participants use their benefits for, there should be more regulation on the types of food these individuals receive. Because the government is providing this population with the means to have access to their n Why many foreigner fighters are joining the ranks of ISIS ext meal, the government should have the ability to regulate what their money is spent on. While adequacy of the amount of food is a priority, so is the nutritional value of the foods that these individuals are buying. Nutrition assistance programs are supplemental programs; therefore, they should not be treated as the only means of food access. Government-funded food a Why many foreigner fighters are joining the ranks of ISIS ccess should be spent on fruits, vegetables, lean meats, other sources of prote>