Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for April 07, 1972

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Henry: Got any questions, young man? Rufus: Yes, I do, Mike's uncle! Whadda ya grow on this here farm of yours? Henry: Absolutely nothing, Rufus! Believe it or not, the government pays me $175,000 a year just to grow nothing. Rufus: Huh? Henry: I'm not sure I understand it either, Rufus. But it sure is great! Where else but in America could a man be paid $175,000 for growing 22,000 acres of weeds?! My country 'tis of thee, sweet land of subsidy!!