The proposal has attracted criticism as elitist: Staten Island State Senator Diane Savino derided the idea on her Facebook page as a «half - assed, feel - good limousine liberal approach.»
Staten Island State Senator Diane Savino has repeatedly mocked the proposal as a «half - assed, feel - good, limousineliberal» approach to the problem, and suggested expanding recycling programs or banning carry - out bags entirely.