Environmentalists Target Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers in Jessica Damiano’s AP Column, Calling for Electric Alternatives and Challenging Private Businesses

Here we go again with the environmentally conscious advocates pushing their agenda against gas-powered leaf blowers in Jessica Damiano’s column at the Associated Press. She suggests that individuals should request electric equipment from landscaping companies, hoping it will lead to a change in demand for such products. However, she also recommends using traditional methods like rakes or investing in battery-operated devices as alternatives. The article highlights how modern homeowners are more likely to purchase cordless Ryobi blowers due to convenience and brand loyalty rather than gas models’ complexity. Damiano’s column targets private businesses by implying they should switch to electric equipment, similar to California’s forced transition or Washington state’s proposed jail time for violators. The Thursday Night Mowing League takes a firm stance on the matter: come and take it. It is essential not to fall prey to government interference in our daily lives, from landscaping tools to cocktail party talking points by politicians who sell gas-guzzling vehicles themselves. Ultimately, as individuals choose which device meets their specific requirements – electric or cordless; simplicity or convenience – the market will sort itself out naturally without any need for government intervention.