Non-Reusable, Says Who?

   What's all this talk about plastic grocery bags not being reusable?  So a fee is to be imposed on each bag in hope of curtailing their use and thereby lessening the burden on the environment.  A noble goal, but who would it help but the manufacturers of plastic bags, the kind that are sold in a package for a specific use:   Use a new purchased bag instead of a used grocery bag.
    Every day I re-use three plastic bags from the grocery or drug store before breakfast.  My first step is to scoop out the cat's litter box, and throw that bag into the outside trash can.  Next, I replace the plastic bag that lines the bathroom waste basket, and then to the one that in winter rests in the kitchen sink until morning, the bag with end of the day kitchen  remnants. Actually, while we have a large purchased-for-that-purpose plastic bag lining the kitchen trash can, I use several small grocery plastic bags each day for food scraps, etc.  I don't want to leave anything that might attract mice or ants, and smaller bags work better than replacing one large liner bag several times a day.
    If there is a pan of brownies, I often slip the pan into a plastic bag and tie it closed.  Same thing for a roasted chicken or such, something too big to fit in a fridge container.  I also place a plastic bag in the kitchen sink when peeling potatoes or apples, so easy to slide into the trash can.
    Every suitcase or travel bag we own has a supply of plastic bags, to pack shoes, for used laundry, or to  hold other small items.  Even for local trips, if you are wearing boots, but want to change into shoes when you arrive.
    If I am packing items for shipping, crumpled up plastic bags make good packaging materials, not to mention containing the item itself.
    We live near the state road, and people (slobs) still chuck their garbage out car windows, and in good weather, I attempt to clear it up.  Not in a  major, clear your environment sweep, but in semi-weekly or so efforts.  I typically put my hand inside one of the plastic bags, pick up the refuse and slip it into another plastic bag, and then into the trash can.  
     Moreover, what are we supposed to put our returnable deposit bottles in?  At present, there are 2 plastic bags of empties in the trunk of my car waiting for an opportune turn at the depository machine. Do I need to buy bags for that?
   I am wholeheartedly for protecting the environment, but do not think that a surtax or fee or whatever it is called placed on plastic bags will be a plus to anyone except those who manufacture the bags sold in packages, and to those who aspire to plump up their political careers.