Should Plastic Straws Be Banned？ 应该禁用塑料吸管吗？

*Yes！

Josh Lee， 12

Chicago， Illinois

“Plastic straws are bad for our planet. When people throw them away， they end up in our oceans. Sea animals sometimes mistake the plastic for food. This can harm the animals. It might even kill them. Its okay for people to use straws. But there are other options besides plastic ones. People can buy paper or steel straws to carry with them.”

*应该！

乔什·李，12岁

伊利诺伊州，芝加哥市

“塑料吸管对我们的星球有害。当人们把它们扔掉时，它们最后会到我们的海洋里。海洋动物有时会把塑料误认为是食物。这会伤害动物，甚至可能杀死它们。人们可以用吸管，但除了塑料外还有其他选择。人们可以买纸或金属吸管随身携带。”

*No！

Maria Suarez， 11

Bellaire， Texas

“Plastic straws should not be banned. Why？ Many people with disabilities rely on flexible straws for drinking. Plus， plastics can be used many times. My dad and I wash and reuse plastic straws. Finally， banning plastic straws wont save the oceans. Instead， we should teach people how to throw away trash so it doesnt end up on beaches.”

*不應该！

玛丽亚·苏亚雷斯，11岁

德克萨斯州，贝莱尔市

“不应禁止使用塑料吸管。为什么？许多残疾人依靠柔韧的吸管喝饮料。此外，塑料可以多次使用。我爸爸和我将塑料吸管清洗后再次使用。最后，禁止塑料吸管拯救不了海洋。相反，我们应该教人们如何扔垃圾，这样垃圾就不会最终落到海滩上。”