Comment Text:
Please work to curb excessive gambling in commodities markets like food and oil.
Excessive speculation has been shown to drive up food prices in many countries, including the United States. Empirical scientific studies at Princeton, MIT, Petersen Institute, University of London, Yale, the United Nations, and the U.S. Senate support the need to curb speculation which imposes hardships on families around the world. Sudden rises in gas prices cripple the economies of many nations and force people to choose between food and transportation.
Please set rational, humane rules and do not allow exemptions or exceptions. Hold speculators accountable for their ignorance of other people.
Thank you.
