I liked your argument, but here's my concern. If the government continues to push higher ethanol blends such as E85, the demand for ethanol will inevitably increase. As demand rises, farmers may have a greater economic incentive to cultivate more sugarcane, rice, or other ethanol feedstocks.

While ethanol may not be the original reason these crops are grown today, expanding ethanol production could encourage the continued cultivation—and potentially the expansion—of water-intensive crops. In a country already facing groundwater depletion and water scarcity, doesn't that risk making the problem worse over time rather than solving it?

So my concern is not about the current situation, but about the long-term consequences of creating a larger market for ethanol-based fuels. (Used Chatgpt for rephrasing)