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Government deciding how many squares of toilet paper you use to wipe your ass? Personally I think buying bottled water is a little ludicrous but the decision should be mine not some politician......

Cities ponder restrictions in wake of London bottle ban

CARLY WEEKS

From Tuesday's Globe and Mail

August 19, 2008 at 2:48 AM EDT

The water fountain is about to make a comeback. Plastic water bottles are the focus of a growing national backlash that's turning them from a fashion accessory into the latest environmental taboo. The issue reached a head in London, Ont., Monday night after city council voted to eliminate sales of bottled water at all city-run facilities, including arenas and community centres, and possibly even golf courses.

The issue, which engulfed London in debate, makes the city one of the first in Canada to adopt restrictions on bottled-water sales. Despite vocal protests from the beverage industry, London's Council easily approved the proposal, 15-3.

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