Recycle bins and feel-good propositions

While I initially wanted to vote "yes" on the curbside recycling proposition on the ballot here in Norman, I was convinced, by the time I reached the voting booth, that the $3 fee added to resident's water bills would be unfair. I mean, there are a number of places to go around town where folks can rid themselves of recyclables.

As noted in The Oklahoman, "more than 71 percent of voters said yes to adding" the fee while low-income residents will pay $2.40 a month.

Where's the freedom of choice, city of Norman? This was simply a push by eco activists playing on the fears of folks who believe that global warming is a manmade crisis.