"The target population will never use these"
In this week's comments update, readers agree with residents of Paris, who expressed outrage over the installation of minimal, open-air urinals in the city centre.
Caught short: four outdoor urinals, developed by design studio Faltazi, were installed on the streets of Paris to prevent public urination. But like local residents and businesses, readers don't think they'll solve the problem.
"Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo's ridiculous brain-child executed, as is her habit, without consulting any Parisians," fumed Catherine Hammond.
Hugo had a more light-hearted response to the situation: "This is taking the p*ss (sorry)."
"Were the boxes 'erected' or just placed on the sidewalk" Asking for a friend," joked Steve Hassler. Pierre made it clear he had no faith in the idea: "The target population will never use these because they are undereducated. The evidence" They are p*ssing on the streets. Another naive utopia."
"Don't see what the problem is, people, will pee in the streets. Drunk or not, day or night, they will. At least this will prevent odours and pee running on sidewalks. They're removable, so what's the big deal"" added Marc Sicard.
One reader feared misuse of the urinals would be a major issue:
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