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[acn8029]

What ever happened to people minding their own business?

[sandiego_to_frisco]

Originally Posted by acn8029

What ever happened to people minding their own business?

True. People who litter should keep their trash to theirselves, put it in a proper waste bin, etc.

Why should the rest of us have to deal with their filth?

[whatsthat]

Originally Posted by sandiego_to_frisco

True. People who litter should keep their trash to theirselves, put it in a proper waste bin, etc.

Why should the rest of us have to deal with their filth?

Man...dont sweat the small stuff!

How are you dealing with this cig butt? How is it affecting you?

Talk about the small stuff.......a cig butt on Preston Rd? really?

[Canned Laughter]

Originally Posted by acn8029

What ever happened to people minding their own business?

That died when local government and even Federal, began programs where you're supposed to rat out your neighbors. Example: Water sprinkler campaign asking neighbors to report other neighbors, and when Obama first got elected, the WH promoted a website to report your neighbors for having the nerve to oppose Obamacare.

I cringe when I see an idiot throw anything out the window especially a cigaretter, BUT ratting someone out is silly.

Edited to say: With regard to a lit cigarette, I'd make note of the plate number and then drive on...so incase there were a fire result, I could be a witness. I wouldn't call the police unless there had been a fire.

[Londoner]

gets me really worked up when i see someone throw a used butt out the window... i wouldn't call the po-po on them, but i'd really love to ram them off the freakin' road

yes, it's small stuff... but people who do this show absolutely no respect for the environment (yes, i said that AND i'm a conservative!) or for anyone else around them... either give up that stupid habit and save yourself hundreds/thousands of dollars a year, or fine another way to get rid of them... used beer can is fine, since i'm betting a used up can of burnt ciggy butts aren't going to warrant an open beer container ticket

[sandiego_to_frisco]

Originally Posted by Londoner

gets me really worked up when i see someone throw a used butt out the window... i wouldn't call the po-po on them, but i'd really love to ram them off the freakin' road

yes, it's small stuff... but people who do this show absolutely no respect for the environment (yes, i said that AND i'm a conservative!) or for anyone else around them... either give up that stupid habit and save yourself hundreds/thousands of dollars a year, or fine another way to get rid of them... used beer can is fine, since i'm betting a used up can of burnt ciggy butts aren't going to warrant an open beer container ticket

On top of that who pays for the clean-up? Someone has to pay for the streetsweepers and such. Why should the rest of us have to foot the bill?

If you've ever driven through parts of Mexico you'll see what happens when people litter and there is no one there to pick it up.

Of course one cigarette butt, one soda can out the window doesn't really make much of a difference. It's when you have one, then another, then another, etc. Eventually it all adds up.

[whatsthat]

Do you feel the same way about sunflower seeds? Spiting out the shells?

[whatsthat]

Originally Posted by sandiego_to_frisco

On top of that who pays for the clean-up? Someone has to pay for the streetsweepers and such. Why should the rest of us have to foot the bill?

If you've ever driven through parts of Mexico you'll see what happens when people litter and there is no one there to pick it up.

Of course one cigarette butt, one soda can out the window doesn't really make much of a difference. It's when you have one, then another, then another, etc. Eventually it all adds up.

I cant say I have ever noticed cig butts on the street while driving down Preston.

Bet if you went to that interestion your wouldnt be able to find that butt.

I dont smoke...never have....think its nasty......but have never in my life got worked up over a cig butt nor do I recall seeing one on any of the major streets.

Guess I just dont understand this being such a hot topic

[TallCoolOne]

Originally Posted by sandiego_to_frisco

On top of that who pays for the clean-up? Someone has to pay for the streetsweepers and such. Why should the rest of us have to foot the bill?

If you've ever driven through parts of Mexico you'll see what happens when people litter and there is no one there to pick it up.

Of course one cigarette butt, one soda can out the window doesn't really make much of a difference. It's when you have one, then another, then another, etc. Eventually it all adds up.

Round up all the Illegals Aliens in Texas. Put all the men on forced labor chain gangs for 5 years and make them do what they love best: Landscape, Build Street, and clean.

[too drunk to care]

Originally Posted by Trixi

As one of those with this dirty little habit (hate me, thats cool - I can deal with it ) Well, cars these days don't have ashtrays in them. So, my husband and I keep a beer can (thats the only kinds of cans we have) in our cars for getting rid of our used cigs. SO, if we get stopped, do you think we would get a ticket for an open container LOL

You would. Use a water bottle, half filled.