The Issue
An unusual alliance of environmental activists and garbagemen have brought to your attention the increasing glut of plastic bags that have been found littering the streets of VOT Productions's cities.
The Debate
1. "These damn bags are everywhere!" shouts angry garbageman Billy Winters. "They're in our trees, in our rivers, in our streets, and in our sewer system! Do you know how much extra work we have to do to clean up after slobs who are too lazy to put their trash in a can? Ban these bags completely and fine those stores who refuse to comply! Sure, people may have to remember to bring their own damn bags, but think about the back-breaking labor my fellow garbagemen will avoid! And the environment, of course."
(Accept)
2. "If you can't get rid of the bags, you must change the bags!" exclaims Freddy Falopian, an environmentalist spokesperson wearing a lab coat and a huge grin. "Scientists have developed plastics that break down over time, so it doesn't matter where they're dumped. Require that only biodegradable plastic bags can be sold in VOT Productions, and the problem will go away."
(Accept)
3. "You're not really going to listen to this nonsense, are you?" says Klaus O'Bannon, CEO of PlastiCorp Industries. "Do you know how much this will hurt the plastic industry? How many people I will need to lay off? How many VOTs I - I mean, VOT Productions - will lose? Our economy needs less environmental regulation, not more! Just say no to limits on our plastic bags, and while you're at it loosen up environmental laws for corporations in general. We can't afford to let hippie ideas get in the way of VOT Productions's bottom line."
(Accept)
4. "Why should consumers have to worry about bags at all?" asks Akira Wong, owner of an online grocery store. "E-commerce is the way of the future. We need to take the next step and put the entire retail industry online. Think about it! No more bags, no more waiting in line, no more wasted time going to the store for food when your food can come to you. Sure, it'll cause some unemployment in the short run, but there'll be plenty of jobs at our warehouses. Everyone who matters should have an internet connection by now and it's high time we embraced the future."
(Accept)
Look at 4 again. Will people really understand the internet? Not everyone has a internet connection. What if you don't have a credit card? What about the use of cars?
Neverless, my city is green, so I picked 1.
