Do you support Rhode Island’s new law to prevent restaurants from giving customers plastic straws unless requested?

A new law in Rhode Island, which went into effect at the start of the year, now prohibits restaurants in the state from providing customers with single use plastic straws unless the customer specifically asks for one. The measure is the latest attempt by lawmakers to reduce plastic waste. Do you support this new law? Why or why not? Let us know in this week's poll question below.

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