Resident says "County trash plan smacks of communism"

St. Louis County's trash district plan not only smells of trash, but also communism. Since when does the government have the right to choose my trash service and tell me what to pay for it? I live in America, so I can choose whose goods and services I use and how much I am willing to pay. While I understand the need for more recycling and less trucks in the neighborhoods, I think it is wholly inaccurate and unconstitutional for the government to force the public into a private contract with a company and tell them what to pay for it.

If we need to increase recycling, why don't we have a recycling center like the city does? For those neighborhoods that have an excess number of trash trucks, why don't you get together with your neighbors and try to decide on a trash company?

To give up the American freedom of choice over a couple extra trash trucks in a few neighborhoods is completely ridiculous and socialistic. If you want a communistic community and enjoy letting the government pick the prices and what company you will deal with then please do not call your councilperson.

I have called because I care about American values. If I wanted the government to control my life, I would live somewhere else. . . . . . Matt Angeli