Annapolis Capital Punishment

CP readers overwhelmingly support the ban on plastic bags which will be voted on soon in the Annapolis City Council. Here are the results from the poll which was posted for one week and was responded to by 39 voters:

YES definitely 20 (51%)

YES but with some reservations 6 (15%)

NO definitely 10 (25%)

NO but with some reservations 3 (7%)

At this point, it is unclear whether the bill will pass and at a recent forum hosted by Alderman Arnett, who plans to vote "No", a substantial majority of the forty or so Eastporters in the audience voted against the ban by a show of hands.
As mentioned in my posting below, I support the ban but with reservations. I hope Alderman Shropshire will withdraw the bill or offer substantive amendments with the intent of getting it passed and of making the whole thing more effective and meaningful by giving people incentives and choices and encouraging the use and reuse of canvas or mesh bags.

But let's be clear on one thing--plastic bags are more than a nuisance. They present a serious environmental threat and they are unnecessary.

Interestingly, when compared to our previous polls, some of which attracted more and some of which attracted fewer responses, results were much closer to being evenly divided among readers.

CP has not picked a topic for the next poll.....but I'm thinking....hmmm....please help!