Such a Deal, Or Is It?

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FROM A RECOVERING POLITICIAN

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Local shrimp prices are so low because imports from Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, India, and Ecuador, are forcing some shrimpers to sell at $2 to $3 per pound. How can shrimpers pay for a boat, insurance, maintenance, rising fuel costs, and a crew, and make a living at those prices? Should you trust a supplier who can make a living at those prices? What about seafood Quality? Safety?…

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