Comments on: Why Can’t The U.S. Ban The Plastic Bag? http://thegoodhuman.com/2011/02/01/why-cant-the-u-s-ban-the-plastic-bag/ Sustainability, Environment, Progressive Politics, Peak Oil, Going Green. Wed, 16 May 2012 21:16:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: invenus http://thegoodhuman.com/2011/02/01/why-cant-the-u-s-ban-the-plastic-bag/#comment-6788 invenus Mon, 05 Sep 2011 20:41:55 +0000 http://www.thegoodhuman.com/?p=3054#comment-6788 Connie, you don't really specify the meat of your argument, instead splitting the argument into two factions: "greenies" like the article's author and "ordinary, everyday, American people" like yourself. Why not drop the personal stuff and just say why plastic bags work for you? I feel like political entertainment has put people in the position of thinking we're fighting each other. The so-called greenies want the same thing you do, essentially, for humanity to continue without destroying ourselves or our environment, for so-called ordinary Americans to continue living. I believe the Earth will survive despite our intervention, but animals, ecosystems, human beings, are not as resilient. Connie, you don’t really specify the meat of your argument, instead splitting the argument into two factions: “greenies” like the article’s author and “ordinary, everyday, American people” like yourself. Why not drop the personal stuff and just say why plastic bags work for you?
I feel like political entertainment has put people in the position of thinking we’re fighting each other. The so-called greenies want the same thing you do, essentially, for humanity to continue without destroying ourselves or our environment, for so-called ordinary Americans to continue living. I believe the Earth will survive despite our intervention, but animals, ecosystems, human beings, are not as resilient.

]]> By: Angela http://thegoodhuman.com/2011/02/01/why-cant-the-u-s-ban-the-plastic-bag/#comment-6787 Angela Fri, 04 Feb 2011 04:52:00 +0000 http://www.thegoodhuman.com/?p=3054#comment-6787 Goog grief...why do things that will actually make the world a better place piss people off so much? They act like the world is theirs and theirs alone to trash as they see fit. Here's a newsflash, CONNIE... You share this planet with billions of other people and yes, many are as ignorant as you seem to be, but your distinctly American perspective that freedom of choice means you can do whatever you want with no thought to future consequences that might affect others does not sit well with the more intelligent of our species. We LIKE clean air, water, wildlife and such. Since you're so concerned with "struggling to survive" and you're deathly afraid that not having a crappy plastic bag will somehow interfere with said survival, I'd like to reinforce what others have already said...reusable bags will SAVE you money in many cases. I have a ton of them because a lot of stores will GIVE them to you. Shall I send you a few””on my dime, of course? I promise you your "survival" will not be compromised by using them. Also? Please consider cutting back on the coffee. Goog grief…why do things that will actually make the world a better place piss people off so much? They act like the world is theirs and theirs alone to trash as they see fit.

Here’s a newsflash, CONNIE… You share this planet with billions of other people and yes, many are as ignorant as you seem to be, but your distinctly American perspective that freedom of choice means you can do whatever you want with no thought to future consequences that might affect others does not sit well with the more intelligent of our species. We LIKE clean air, water, wildlife and such.

Since you’re so concerned with “struggling to survive” and you’re deathly afraid that not having a crappy plastic bag will somehow interfere with said survival, I’d like to reinforce what others have already said…reusable bags will SAVE you money in many cases. I have a ton of them because a lot of stores will GIVE them to you. Shall I send you a few””on my dime, of course? I promise you your “survival” will not be compromised by using them.

Also? Please consider cutting back on the coffee.

]]> By: Kim Woodbridge http://thegoodhuman.com/2011/02/01/why-cant-the-u-s-ban-the-plastic-bag/#comment-6786 Kim Woodbridge Wed, 02 Feb 2011 18:53:42 +0000 http://www.thegoodhuman.com/?p=3054#comment-6786 I'm not *that* old and the stores didn't have plastic bags when I was a kid - I remember when they started asking if we wanted paper or plastic. Somehow we managed without them and I'm sure people can do so again. I’m not *that* old and the stores didn’t have plastic bags when I was a kid – I remember when they started asking if we wanted paper or plastic. Somehow we managed without them and I’m sure people can do so again.

]]> By: Marie A. http://thegoodhuman.com/2011/02/01/why-cant-the-u-s-ban-the-plastic-bag/#comment-6785 Marie A. Wed, 02 Feb 2011 15:03:52 +0000 http://www.thegoodhuman.com/?p=3054#comment-6785 I "chose" plastic bags just like everyone else who didn't have a clue of the environmental impact. And you know what? I CHOOSE to never use the stupid, inconvenient pieces of trash again. Anyone who has ever had one of the cheap things break and tumble loads of groceries to the ground can tell you plastic bags suck. I'm so happy for reusable bags. They carry much more and are easier to load and use. Connie: get a grip and try reusable bags. they're more convenient once you're in the habit of putting them in your car, and CHEAPER because you generally get money back for using them. I “chose” plastic bags just like everyone else who didn’t have a clue of the environmental impact. And you know what? I CHOOSE to never use the stupid, inconvenient pieces of trash again. Anyone who has ever had one of the cheap things break and tumble loads of groceries to the ground can tell you plastic bags suck. I’m so happy for reusable bags. They carry much more and are easier to load and use. Connie: get a grip and try reusable bags. they’re more convenient once you’re in the habit of putting them in your car, and CHEAPER because you generally get money back for using them.

]]> By: Matt SF http://thegoodhuman.com/2011/02/01/why-cant-the-u-s-ban-the-plastic-bag/#comment-6784 Matt SF Wed, 02 Feb 2011 06:03:50 +0000 http://www.thegoodhuman.com/?p=3054#comment-6784 @ Connie, Humans managed to climb down from the trees, erect trillion ton structures that even today we don't know how they built, managed to circumnavigate the globe, etc., etc., all without the marvelous gift of plastic bags. I think (some) humans will have the ingenuity to solve the game theory problem of: how do I get my stuff from the Wal-Mart counter to my car. No need to act like 21st century commerce will cease to exist because you're inconvenienced. @ Connie,

Humans managed to climb down from the trees, erect trillion ton structures that even today we don’t know how they built, managed to circumnavigate the globe, etc., etc., all without the marvelous gift of plastic bags.

I think (some) humans will have the ingenuity to solve the game theory problem of: how do I get my stuff from the Wal-Mart counter to my car.

No need to act like 21st century commerce will cease to exist because you’re inconvenienced.

]]> By: Connie http://thegoodhuman.com/2011/02/01/why-cant-the-u-s-ban-the-plastic-bag/#comment-6782 Connie Wed, 02 Feb 2011 05:38:20 +0000 http://www.thegoodhuman.com/?p=3054#comment-6782 You must be kidding. Because, friend, ordinary, everyday American people who are just struggling to survive their ordinary, everyday lives do not WANT plastic bags banned! They CHOOSE plastic bags, for several very practical, everyday reasons. I know you greenies think you should own the planet, but bear in mind, us ordinary, everyday folk live here too, and we are far more concerned about getting through our days than about saving the world. Especially since we know how ridiculous it is to think that we even have the power to "save" or "destroy" a planet much bigger and more resilient than political correctness allows us to give it credit for. In short, plastic bags WORK for real, everyday humans. And what works even better, is CHOICE. Wake up! You must be kidding. Because, friend, ordinary, everyday American people who are just struggling to survive their ordinary, everyday lives do not WANT plastic bags banned! They CHOOSE plastic bags, for several very practical, everyday reasons. I know you greenies think you should own the planet, but bear in mind, us ordinary, everyday folk live here too, and we are far more concerned about getting through our days than about saving the world. Especially since we know how ridiculous it is to think that we even have the power to “save” or “destroy” a planet much bigger and more resilient than political correctness allows us to give it credit for.

In short, plastic bags WORK for real, everyday humans. And what works even better, is CHOICE. Wake up!

]]> By: david http://thegoodhuman.com/2011/02/01/why-cant-the-u-s-ban-the-plastic-bag/#comment-6783 david Wed, 02 Feb 2011 02:43:21 +0000 http://www.thegoodhuman.com/?p=3054#comment-6783 Ah yes, those pesky difficult-to-handle reusable bags are just such a pain compared to single-use made from oil wildlife killing plastic ones. What in the world was I thinking. My bad. Ah yes, those pesky difficult-to-handle reusable bags are just such a pain compared to single-use made from oil wildlife killing plastic ones. What in the world was I thinking. My bad.

]]> By: Bruce http://thegoodhuman.com/2011/02/01/why-cant-the-u-s-ban-the-plastic-bag/#comment-6780 Bruce Tue, 01 Feb 2011 15:49:37 +0000 http://www.thegoodhuman.com/?p=3054#comment-6780 I know china has alot of people, but 1.3 trillion seems a bit much eh? I know china has alot of people, but 1.3 trillion seems a bit much eh?

]]> By: david http://thegoodhuman.com/2011/02/01/why-cant-the-u-s-ban-the-plastic-bag/#comment-6781 david Tue, 01 Feb 2011 13:52:23 +0000 http://www.thegoodhuman.com/?p=3054#comment-6781 Yea that's quite a numerical typo. Fixed it. Thanks Bruce! Yea that’s quite a numerical typo. Fixed it. Thanks Bruce!

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