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Originally posted by Jayx1 again, its not the nickle so much as the point. Also this will lead to even more stupid BS as what has happened with other bans and laws that start out "insignificant" and then snowball out of control.

What's comical is that your initial post had absolutely no reference to the government. The point was that you have to pay 5 cents for a bag.

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Originally posted by Jayx1 Of course not, which is why we will pay pay pay and they know it!

Uh, no. Only idiots like YOU will pay....and then whine about it. That's what makes this all so hilarious.

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Originally posted by Skipper What's comical is that your initial post had absolutely no reference to the government. The point was that you have to pay 5 cents for a bag.

I guess these bans and silly laws are so common place now its almost assumed when one talks about certain topics.

A sad commentary to be honest

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Originally posted by jennypie Uh, no. Only idiots like YOU will pay....and then whine about it. That's what makes this all so hilarious.

So you plan on carrying a bag full of reusable dishes/cups/forks/knives etc every time you visit mcdonalds or tim hortons?

Interesting

I don't visit any of those places. I always pack my own lunch/eat my own food, and I use resealable containers. So yeah, I guess it IS interesting.

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Originally posted by Jayx1 I guess these bans and silly laws are so common place now its almost assumed when one talks about certain topics. A sad commentary to be honest

oh okay, so we should just assume every post of yours is related to the government. Got it.

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Originally posted by FunkyCrew dude honestly, wake up and start thinking clearly 1 - people are still using plastic bags, but now they are just forced to pay for them (not everyone carries the bulky re-usable bags with them every time they shop) 2 - now every store is "coveniently" offering their own brand of re-usable bags (1 and 2 are just plain revenue makers for the stores) 3 - what mythical "potential environmental benefits" exactly are we talking about? real environmental benefits would be to offer recyclable paper groccery bags to customers (i.e. like LCBO always did), instead of charging 5 cents for plastic bags - instead, everyone is suddenly so freaking GREEN cos they are charging us for the use of something that we technically pay for anyway, when we buy their products

OMG those assholes figured out another way to make some extra cash??

Did you bother reading Flecs post?? The fact that they're charging 5 cents a bag stops people from mindlessly asking for bags that they don't need. Sure you can play the "Oh but I use those bags for my garbage" even though Sobey's and Loblaw's bags are usually too small to fit in a regular garbage bin. That's how it has potential environmental benefits, aka. less mindless wasting.

If you honestly think you're being screwed over by this somehow then write a letter to the CEO/Marketing VP of Sobeys, Loblaws, No Frills, etc and tell them how insulting you think it is that they're trying to pass off an "obvious" cash grab as an environmentally-friendly program.

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Originally posted by Skipper oh okay, so we should just assume every post of yours is related to the government. Got it.

Well its not too often i make issue with free markets and liberty. When government is not involved i have the power to make my own decisions about the type of business i wish to frequent... right?

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Originally posted by Jayx1 Well its not too often i make issue with free markets and liberty. When government is not involved i have the power to make my own decisions about the type of business i wish to frequent... right?

You still do.
You have a choice not pay for a fucking bag. What is so hard to understand about that?

If you want to avoid paying for the embedded cost of the bag, then go to a farmers market. Or admit that it's NOT THAT BIG OF A DEAL

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Originally posted by infinity HiGH "Oh but I use those bags for my garbage" even though Sobey's and Loblaw's bags are usually too small to fit in a regular garbage bin.

You must not live in an apartment or condo. I dont use a regular garbage bin as i dont produce much waste as it is. Also i have the ability to throw garbage out in the bin anytime i want. I make it a habit to not let garbage fester for more than a couple of days. So my store bags are usually full when i toss them.

Ahhhh but one size fits all laws dont accommodate for individual lifestyles. Its their way or the highway at city hall!

farmers market give out "free" bags and boxes

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Originally posted by Skipper You still do. You have a choice not pay for a fucking bag. What is so hard to understand about that? If you want to avoid paying for the embedded cost of the bag, then go to a farmers market. Or admit that it's NOT THAT BIG OF A DEAL

LOL!!! do you baaaa when you snore?

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Originally posted by Jayx1 You must not live in an apartment or condo. I dont use a regular garbage bin as i dont produce much waste as it is. Also i have the ability to throw garbage out in the bin anytime i want. I make it a habit to not let garbage fester for more than a couple of days. So my store bags are usually full when i toss them. Ahhhh but one size fits all laws dont accommodate for individual lifestyles. Its their way or the highway at city hall!

Actually I do live in an apartment and somehow I'm getting by

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Originally posted by infinity HiGH Actually I do live in an apartment and somehow I'm getting by

OMG YOU'RE SUCH A SHEEP!!

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Originally posted by Jayx1 LOL!!! do you baaaa when you snore?

har har.
Honestly you come across as a big whiner. what on earth do you do to fight the million issues you have in your life? Call me a sheep, but I don't lose sleep at night because I paid 5 cents for a plastic bag.

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Originally posted by infinity HiGH Actually I do live in an apartment and somehow I'm getting by

then you must produce a lot of garbage or let it fester if u use a big green bag

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Originally posted by malek farmers market give out "free" bags and boxes

Did you just roll your eyes because something was free? you people are ridiculous. Make up your mind on what to complain about!

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Originally posted by Skipper har har. Honestly you come across as a big whiner. what on earth do you do to fight the million issues you have in your life? Call me a sheep, but I don't lose sleep at night because I paid 5 cents for a plastic bag.

LOL! Messageboards are meant to bounce ideas off each other. I among others bring issues and we discuss. I sleep soundly at night knowing that for the most part, i am sound in my principles and have a pretty clear perspective when it comes to certain things. I am also quite happy that i have a good solid opinion and position on life and that i can act accordingly.

In other words, its just a message board. I come here for the entertainment value mostly

Hey Jay, I think you're looking for this thread, dude:

http://www.tranceaddict.com/forums/...2&forumid=12&s=

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Originally posted by Skipper Did you just roll your eyes because something was free? you people are ridiculous. Make up your mind on what to complain about!

No I rolled my eyes because these places recognize the value of providing a convienience in the form of these plastic bags. Notice me quoting the word free.


Some places over here don't even sell you bags anymore, not plastic, not paper, not anything, you have to curb your needs of mindless shopping unless you carry those big bags all the time.

Less mindless shopping is bad for buisness, you must be the first one to recognize that, right?

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Originally posted by jennypie Hey Jay, I think you're looking for this thread, dude: http://www.tranceaddict.com/forums/...2&forumid=12&s=

Not quite, but thanks for your concern

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Originally posted by malek No I rolled my eyes because these places recognize the value of providing a convienience in the form of these plastic bags. Notice me quoting the word free. Some places over here don't even sell you bags anymore, not plastic, not paper, not anything, you have to curb your needs of mindless shopping unless you carry those big bags all the time. Less mindless shopping is bad for buisness, you must be the first one to recognize that, right?

When i was overseas i kept getting these bags that said fully organic and biodegradable "degrades into hydrogen, water and organic material".

They looked and felt like normal plastic bags and (gasp) were convenient! (the horror!)

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Originally posted by malek No I rolled my eyes because these places recognize the value of providing a convienience in the form of these plastic bags. Notice me quoting the word free. Some places over here don't even sell you bags anymore, not plastic, not paper, not anything, you have to curb your needs of mindless shopping unless you carry those big bags all the time. Less mindless shopping is bad for buisness, you must be the first one to recognize that, right?

Oh I would never deny that the whole green focus is bad for the economy. That's why I wouldn't vote for Dion.

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Originally posted by Jayx1 LOL! Messageboards are meant to bounce ideas off each other. I among others bring issues and we discuss. I sleep soundly at night knowing that for the most part, i am sound in my principles and have a pretty clear perspective when it comes to certain things. I am also quite happy that i have a good solid opinion and position on life and that i can act accordingly. In other words, its just a message board. I come here for the entertainment value mostly

So the answer to my question is that you do nothing. You complain ad nauseum about big brother/nanny state and do dick all about it. Ammi right?

The Loblaws Superstore in Milton doesn't even have plastic bags but they have a shit load of reusable bags and plastic bins that they would be glad to sell you for a small profit. They go on and on about how they are environmentally friendly yet they have plastic bags all over the place for you to put your fresh veggies and fruit in

The one thing I like is the parking spots reserved for the environmentally friendly vehicles.....I always park there or the expecting mother spots.

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