tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7884128379999766348.post1548243678194904545..comments2024-03-28T15:34:01.401-04:00Comments on Politics and its Discontents: Curbing An AddictionLornehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15741324981120408977noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7884128379999766348.post-4440077253598335062018-03-12T19:10:23.538-04:002018-03-12T19:10:23.538-04:00Hi Karen, I don't know what the answer is eith...Hi Karen, I don't know what the answer is either, but I think reducing the use of plastic bags is a pretty effective way when you charge a nickel for each.Lornehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15741324981120408977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7884128379999766348.post-12338492073142646362018-03-12T17:14:42.922-04:002018-03-12T17:14:42.922-04:00I don't know what it's going to take. I do...I don't know what it's going to take. I don't think deposits and fines are going to change things for the average person. There has been some research indicating that monetizing bad behaviour just makes it happen more. (I will try to find some links) I think some manufacturing is simply going to have to be banned. I doubt very much whether any government is willing to do that, though. karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11131927710530023725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7884128379999766348.post-28878898064623830482018-03-12T16:30:45.271-04:002018-03-12T16:30:45.271-04:00That political will leaves much wanting, Owen, as ...That political will leaves much wanting, Owen, as our current crop of 'leaders' seem more interested in pandering than in leading.Lornehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15741324981120408977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7884128379999766348.post-57699422908874382382018-03-12T15:45:38.212-04:002018-03-12T15:45:38.212-04:00Past generations have confronted huge problems, Lo...Past generations have confronted huge problems, Lorne. What makes the difference between us and them is our political will.Owen Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06464860078574618579noreply@blogger.com