So, Toronto can't deal with its trash (typical...
).
They've been shipping it to Michigan via the 401 for a while now.
It seems everyone and their brother (Michiganians (?) or South-West Ontarians) is opposed to this. Some Canadian politicians have actually campaigned on ending the export of trash as an election promise. Even John Kerry said he would consider banning it. There has been some worry of health&safety, but most people opposed to the trash are opposed regardless of any safety concerns.
But the question is: Do you feel these trash exports should stop? I mean, as much as I dislike these trucks on the roads, if the trash is safe isn't it a free economy? Even for trash?
ETA: Some background for those who *really* want to know:
http://www.fims.uwo.ca/newmedia/garbage/garbagehome.htm It seems to be a student project (for the journalism school there) but is accurate enough.
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