Ban on Plastic Bags

Austin recently banned plastic shopping bags, and therefore people must start getting used to bring their own reusable bag or be charged.  I know this is a bit of a hassle, especially when you aren’t used to doing that, but I really think it is the best thing to do.  I agree with this because I believe we need to take steps to protect and conserve our environment.  This will only be possible by implementing laws that will getting us all moving in that direction.  Sure, we are going to have to take an extra step and bring our bags with us, but in the end it will be better for our planet, and at essentially no cost to us.  I think we need to focus on what is important and not what is easiest for us.  Our children we see us striving to make a difference for our environment and in turn future generation may appreciate it and continue that.  I think the law must enforce this because otherwise nothing will get done, we will do nothing to help our environment, in fact I think more needs to be done.  Maybe enforcing the no litter laws that don’t seem to be enforced ever.  I know we can’t agree on everything, but if the sole reason people disagree with the plastic bag ban is because they will have to bring their own bags, then that is simply not good enough and we must understand that this is important this is for our future generations and what can be expected of them if we can’t even bring our bags happily in an effort to make Texas just a little bit cleaner.