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The concept of any government placing a tax on such things as plastic bags at the grocery store is a feeble excuse to appease those in society that are concerned about pollution. I do not believe that the imposition of such a tax would have any significant effect on pollution, but it would benefit the government's coffers.

The use of plastic bags in our society, which eventually end up in either land-fill or polluting our waterways, shows that we, as members of that society, do not really care about our environment. We allow pollution to ruin the world in which we live. History has shown that people in societies are reluctant to take the lead in such issues and need to be pushed by their governments.

If a government is truly concerned about the pollution being caused by plastic bags, they need to take action that truly tackles the problem, not simply use the problem for their own benefit.

In Australia, my state government in South Australia has recently looked into the problem of plastic bag pollution. They considered the concept of a "bag tax" and decided it would have minimal effect. Their belief was that real action was required. From the beginning of May this year, 2009, plastic bags have been banned in grocery stores, and many other stores. Re-useable bags can now be purchase and all shoppers are encouraged to bring bags with them. Non biodegradable plastic bags are simply not available.

The state of Connecticut should not waste time with a useless tax on plastic bags. I challenge them to follow the lead from South Australia and ban them completely.

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