Texas County Bans Some Outdoor Grills

American VoicesLocal ISSUE 47•24 Jun 11, 2011

In an effort to curtail wildfires in the drought-stricken area, Guadalupe County in Texas has banned outdoor fires, including barbecues without lids. What do you think?

  • “Can you still use a wildfire to cook your food if one is already burning?”

    Maggie Chin –
    Systems Analyst

  • “I don't see how banning responsible business operators from using an open-pit barbecue is going to stop me from dumping cigarette butts into the brush.”

    Leo Downe –
    Golf-Range Attendant

  • “Real Texans don't use grills; they just keep roping a T-bone until the friction cooks it to about medium-rare.”

    Al Bishop –
    Remnant Sorter

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