San Fran city departments banned from bottled water

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Isbskins said: Well, local government can not address the issues involved in say, airline regulation.

Really? Doesn't seem that way to me, and I have no respect for any multi-national corporations, so don't want to go there.

Isbskins said: And I was not attempting to speak for you, I was attempting to respond to you.

Fair enough.

Isbskins said: Could you please support your last statement. The way I have seen my history, government and power go hand in hand, but small government does not in anyway ensure individuals are protected from power interests.

Small, as in local government, and limited government.

Is it not obvious that the more accessible and small the population represented, the more truly "representative" it will be?

Is it not obvious that limitation on government, when it is small and locally accessible, more easily prevents corruption, especially widespread corruption?

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Lighter Footstep: 5 Reasons Not to Drink Bottled Water | Green Options

The environmental costs of bottled water are higher than that of tap water. I think this decision is a good one. It's an unecessary waste and I think the point about the privatization of water is a good one. Putting more resources into individuals buying their water is definitely a step backwards.