This is going to sound terribly cold but why is the US the only country capable of stepping up to help these failed states feed their own citizens? Isn’t any other country helping? And why is it falling solely on the US instead of an international consortium?

“We are willing to ignore and downplay the ethical concerns as long as the money keeping coming in”

These states attorneys general clearly don’t know who’s in charge. Scrutinizing blackrock is like a young child scrutinizing their parent. The US is toothless and glacial in response to corporate overreach.

You deescalate just as effectively as most police. I’m sure your addition to the discourse will help to bring people towards your viewpoint.