It’s unsurprising that many of the same radicals who managed to destroy the county comprehensive plan are involved in this wretched move. Do we really want our town’s governance to be driven by people who think global warming is a hoax by the UN to take over the world?

The only “freedom” lost here is the free handout film bags really are. Or the “freedom” to pollute. Well, pollution is not free. It has a cost in terms of environmental damage that must, at some point, be cleaned up.

Further, it’s obvious that to really make a dent in the problem, much more than film bags need be addressed. The ordinance is not designed to do this. Rather, it is a badly needed tool that highlights our dirty habits, and makes a small but meaningful reduction to our waste stream. It’s a start. That such an eminently sensible ordinance has come under such ridiculously vehement attack only proves its need. We encourage good behavior all the time in our society with all sorts of rules, and the bag ordinance is simply a small step toward taking responsibility for our mess, like adults. I encourage the people of Durango to tune out the wailing chorus of bag addicts currently bemoaning a small check on their ability to trash our home, and vote to uphold the City Council’s wise action. Be on the side of reason and responsibility. Do the right thing.

Shan Wells

Durango