The message
from (Steve Firth) contains these words:


I got faced with one of the stupid buggers today at the Co-Op. I bought
my goods and asked for a carrier bag. "We don't do those anymore, the
Co-Op has decided that it will not take part in the destruction of the
environment." So I asked how I was supposed to take the goods home. "We
can sell you our Eco-bag for £2.50." I examined the bag label, it was
made in China and had been flown half-way around the globe. I asked in
what way this was environmentally friendly. Stupid bugger scratched his
head and said he hadn't thought about that.

On this matter I agree with you. But your mistake was to pay for the
goods without securing the carrier bag.

Next time, stack up your trolley. Taken it to the checkout. Unload it
on to the belt. Let the idiot ring it all through the till. Ask for
carrier bags. THEN refuse to pay and walk away.

Repeat at another aisle.

Repeat at another Co-op.