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Few Americans are too much aware of this but north of the 49th parallel there exist a part of North America controlled by monarchical interest.

For most of our history our government has seen to leave the savages of theses frozen lands to their own devices. Formerly being of too few in number and held quite securely under our economic and political control without the need for any kind of real representation.

However recently the rumblings from theses lands of a communist of possibly Castro parentage of uncertain sex has come to rule this land and open it up to the flood of hordes of foreign and hostile immigration, raising the possibility of a new Islamic caliphate being established to our north.

One numerous and powerfully enough to threaten our own people with frequent cross-border raid.

To prevent this from happening it may be time for America to finally clean up its back yard and impose more sensible rules upon the savages of theses northern waste lands. Winter is coming after all.

Single-Use Plastic Straws FACTS

The United States uses millions of single-use plastic straws a day.

Plastic straws are among the top 10 contributors to plastic marine debris across the globe.

Nearly 7.5 million plastic straws were found on U. S. shorelines during a five-year cleanup research project. Extrapolated globally, that is 437 million to 8.3 billion plastic straws on the world's coastlines.

Currently, plastic straws make up about 99% of the $3 billion global drinking-straw market.

Most recycling machines aren’t capable of recycling straws, given their size.

Should Plastic Straws Be Banned?

The plastic straw ban may bring some unintended consequences, but it's crucial to recognize that it's the best decision for our planet and every living creature that call it home. While there may be a short period of adjustment and inconvenience for some consumers and financial impact on businesses, it's a small price to pay for a cleaner, healthier and more sustainable world.

While the transition to more sustainable alternatives may require some effort and investment, the benefits of reducing plastic waste and preserving our planet for future generations far outweigh any potential drawbacks.