On 10/24/2011 9:52 PM, Mark Thorson wrote:

> The closest Asian food store now has signs at the
> checkstands saying bags will no longer be free
> starting on Jan 1. Presumably this is the beginning
> of the end at all stores everywhere.
>
> What's next? Free over-the-air TV? Land lines?
> The world I knew is disappearing.

It's a good idea. Use cloth grocery bags. Much better for our planet.