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"university"
Ignoring the crux of the matter for your nothing w.
Okay, I'll feed you, then: Prager U is not an accredited university.
Cool. So you think trading a little plastic for more tooth decay is the answer?
I think it's fine for governments to ban plastic straws. If people have trouble brushing their teeth for some reason related to plastic straws I'd love for you to explain it to me.
So, your contention is that using straws is not a preventive measure against tooth decay?
No, that is not my contention.
Do other materials in straws cause tooth decay?
Yes or no.
What kind of re ed point are you trying to make?
I'm asking you a simple question.
Your claim is that straws help prevent tooth decay.
Is there anything saying those straws have to be plastic?
You really don't understand how straws lessen tooth decay? You should do some research. You might save yourself from doing dentures.
I'll accept that they do.
Is there anything saying those straws have to be plastic?
Empty policy. Pats self on back for taking action.
Policy effectiveness is irrelevant tbh
Some people have disabilities/medical conditions that make it hard for them to drink without straws.
Unsure of the tooth decay argument, is he saying sugary drinks tend to bypass the teeth, if drunk with a straw?
I've heard that. Were I in that situation I'd always have an aluminum straw on me if the paper ones aren't going to work. I'm fine with some kind of medical exception if someone needs flexible straws as well; most public places don't have those. I really think most people could find a way to drink tbh.
I can see that, I would guess most of those affected would prefer to be self-sufficient. Still, it must be galling to go to a public accommodation and be unable drink for the lack of any available straw.
Not sure about the relative merits of plastic vs. metal, but I have no neurological problems and I worry about chipping a tooth or cutting my lip.
https://www.livescience.com/65925-me...raw-death.html
Anyway, plastic straw bans all by themselves are a sort of talisman of greenwashing: assuages the mindful consumer, does little to solve anything.
Meh, I think it's fine. I can certainly understand the reasoning for doing it in a place like Santa Barbara. Just part of a solution.
What are the other parts?
Take your pick. I agree it would be stupid if that's the only thing done.
Nope. They make glass straws that are washable. Costs would increase if plastic straws were outlawed, of course.
Great. I seriously doubt glass is the only alternative.
A breakable straw in a drink?
What could go wrong?
Silicone looks like it checks all the boxes for me. Good enough.
Where did I say glass was the only alternative, face?
Not at all. I'm just reciprocating your blatant disregard.
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