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    The New York Times‏Verified account @nytimes Jul 21

    One of the most commonly cited statistics in the debate about plastic straws is that Americans use about 500 million straws each day. That researcher that came up with that stat? A 9-year-old boy.https://nyti.ms/2LaiWN9 

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      1. 2BRX2B‏ @OhMyDrlin Jul 21
        Replying to @nytimes

        I’m so tired of seeing this being used to debunk needing to get rid of plastic waste as if it’s literally the only reason why people are against it. Or people solely blaming corporations. Anything to dismiss personal responsibility. It’s weak. We all need to do our part.

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      2. Steve Contorno‏Verified account @scontorno Jul 22
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        If you're interested in more great straw reporting, might I suggest @ByJoshSolomon's history of it.https://www.tampabay.com/features/humaninterest/The-history-of-drinking-straws-ancient-beer-slurper-erotic-object-ocean-polluter_169900372 …

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      3. Steve Contorno‏Verified account @scontorno Jul 22
        Replying to @scontorno @nytimes @ByJoshSolomon

        And if you're interested in more great stories debunking off-cited stats, read this @JonZGreenberg story on the Zombie stat used round the world.https://www.tampabay.com/florida-politics/buzz/2018/07/20/accused-russian-spy-spoke-at-usf-st-petersburg-world-affairs-conference/ …

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      2. StandUpToStraws‏ @StandUpToStraws Jul 21
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        🙌🏿🙌🏽🙌🏼🙌🏻🙌🏾🙌 #FutureLeaders #HelpingNinjas #Floss4Oceans #StrawlessCheers #StrawlessOcean @lonelywhale @StandUpToStraws #InspireMovement #Plastic #Pollution ❤️🌍 @LearnHelpSharepic.twitter.com/a4JbvyEMyn

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      3. Meggie‏ @mrsclendining Jul 21
        Replying to @StandUpToStraws @nytimes and

        Your twitter account and others like it are spreading misinformation that is harming disabled people and promoting hatred against people who need straws to live. It would be great if you channeled your energy into promoting policies that actually help the environment. #StrawBanpic.twitter.com/wGTcEOyPjo

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      2. Chris La Puma‏ @ChrisLaPuma Jul 21
        Replying to @nytimes

        This, ironically, is a straw man argument. We use a lot of straws, however you count it.

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      3. Nick 'New Moon' Felker @ Bay Area‏ @HandNF Jul 21
        Replying to @ChrisLaPuma @nytimes

        Yes, the person who made the study shouldn't be critical, but that's still more than one straw person per day, nearly two. A rather high overestimation regardless.

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      4. Chris La Puma‏ @ChrisLaPuma Jul 21
        Replying to @HandNF @nytimes

        Ugh. You are still focused on the 500 million. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straw_man 

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      1. Miguel Fernández S.‏ @mfstevenson Jul 21
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        @killeenchase I’m definitely going to get rid of straws now!

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      2. Matt McCullough‏ @MattysCrazyMind Jul 21
        Replying to @nytimes

        I have a solution to reduce straw usage 30-40%. It's complicated, so stay with me: We train waiters, waitresses, and bartenders not to bring a second straw when giving you a drink refill. I know. I know! It'll be rough, but we can do it.

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      3. Jack‏ @JRCityFan Jul 22
        Replying to @MattysCrazyMind @nytimes

        Paper/biodegradable straws.

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      2. Jane Hudson‏ @janehb267 Jul 21
        Replying to @nytimes

        Straws are what percentage of ocean plastic? What is the greatest contributor to ocean plastic pollution? Doesn't it make the most sense to focus energy and attention on the greatest source of ocean pollution first?

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      3. John‏ @jkshackleford Jul 22
        Replying to @janehb267 @nytimes

        Might as well start with the easiest thing

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      4. Jane Hudson‏ @janehb267 Jul 22
        Replying to @jkshackleford @nytimes

        Yes. Nets. Plastic nets make up the largest percentage of the ocean's plastic waste. We need to figure out a way to deal with the nets and then work our way down the list. Straws make up a tiny percent of plastic waste in the ocean, but they give virtue signalers all they want.

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      2. Sheyla‏ @5heyl8 Jul 21
        Replying to @nytimes

        The truth is, this danger belongs to that generation. People in their 40s or 50s are on their way out. It is the children that will suffer the consequences of our actions.

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      3. Venusrises‏ @venusrises Jul 21
        Replying to @5heyl8 @nytimes

        Uh... I beg to differ there, Sheyla! I’m 53 and plan to be around a lot longer. Not even close to being on my way out, thank you. 😳

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      4. Sheyla‏ @5heyl8 Jul 21
        Replying to @venusrises @nytimes

        😉glad you think so. We (older peeps) can still save this 🌎

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      2. P. Flagrant‏ @p_flagrant Jul 21
        Replying to @nytimes

        Versus China and India's use of plastic this amount is infinitesimal. And some Americans, particularly older ones need straws. SO FOCUS ON INDIA AND CHINA THAT ARE RUINING THE OCEANS EVERY DAY!

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