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deposit of ten cents per container  The bottle deposit law in
New York is a great law. It's a voluntary tax. If you don't want
to pay the tax, then recycle for everyone's benefit. If you
don't want to recycle, someone will do it for you. Thousands of
New Yorkers support themselves by collecting empty cans every
night. It's not an easy job that doesn't pay well, but anyone
can do it and many who do can't fit into the traditional job
market. I can't think of any workers in America who deserve a
raise more.  Why not make a national bottle deposit law of ten
cents per container. Thousands of jobs would be created for
those who need them most as well as making for a cleaner
America. Higher prices might also encourage Americans to consume
less sugary drinks, leading to a healthier America.  Like most
laws there would be winners and losers. The winners would be the
homeless and the working poor as