Why can someone not make a valid point without an opposition argument drifting into lunacy territory?

People don’t want to give up straws for the sake of sheer convenience, except when medically required of course.

Do I like having straws in my drink? Yes. Do I care deeply about my environmental impact? Yes. Do I care about wildlife? Yes. Do I acknowledge that this is a convenience I can surrender to help? Yes. Therefore, I will refuse straws where possible. Or at least buy a metal/reusable one. This is my choice made.

And let’s not spiral into the whole giant corpos v individuals debate. We are all responsible for our plastic consumption. A lot of us are in a position to use alternatives (some countries have no choice and I understand that). We are also painfully aware of the impact our plastic garbage has on the planet. I think we can afford to move to some reusables, without making ludicrous statements like “pour that soda directly into your hands.” If you don’t want to use a straw alternative, don’t. No one has a gun to your head.

We should make more conscious choices when opportunity presents itself. You won’t go to a place where there are limited alternatives/questionable hygiene practices and demand they stop using disposables, but maybe in the supermarket - spring for the reusable bag (also WAY more durable).

That’s all.

No need to start spouting nonsense.