It's the opinion of some that crops could be grown on the moon which raises the fear that it may not be long before we're paying somebody not to.

Summary

This quote expresses the fear that advancements in space agriculture, including the possibility of growing crops on the moon, could potentially lead to a future where individuals or organizations have control over the availability of food. The implication is that if crops can be successfully cultivated on the moon, people may end up paying someone to prevent them from growing food there, deepening the existing inequalities surrounding access to resources on Earth. Therefore, this statement highlights concerns about the commercialization and potential exploitation of lunar agriculture.

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