Thread: Reason #8763 why I will never move to california

we gotta use our pennies for somethin lmao

I heard that on the news last night and just about puked!
I thought our taxes paid for recycling - tell me again why we need to pay additional fees to support it?
They're trying to reduce plastic bag pollution - Fine the *****ers who Litter! I see d*p*****s toss junk out of cars every day! Fix the problem, don't hide it.

Originally Posted by wizardPC

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but 17 cents for paper bags too?

It's because 17 is a good round number.

this is the part that gets me

The city's environmental commission is expected to ask the mayor and board of supervisors Tuesday to consider a 17-cent per bag charge on paper and plastic grocery bags.

Their goal is to reduce plastic bag pollution. Environmentalists say plastic bags jam machinery, pollute waterways and often end up in trees.

This is like that telephone tax passed (that you still pay) to fund the Spanish American war.

Originally Posted by wizardPC

This is like that telephone tax passed (that you still pay) to fund the Spanish American war.

Well, you never know...we may have to fight the Spaniards again.

Paper bags cause more pollution than plastic bags. You just can't see
the effects as easily. Paper bags cause massive air pollution and water
pollution in their manufacturing process. Much, Much more than plastic.

Freak'n politicians will do anything to raise more money for their pet projects / slush funds!

Guess it's time to invest in reusable bags and containers. I wouldn't be surpised if several members of the SF Environmental comission sit on the boards of the companies that produce reuasable bags.

One life .... one bag!!!!!

Here's a lovely organic Hemp bag. When it wears out you can always smoke it (in an environmentally friendly manner of course).

http://www.reusablebags.com/store/pr...e206c6ec5d4e3b