[CaptJohn]

Isn't littering illegal as well?

[cappyjon431]

Originally Posted by JoeC1947

Sorry you feel this way, I guess it's not a problem until a field catches fire and little animals lose their homes.......

Smokey the Bear say's Only you can prevent forest fires.

It's not just animals losing their homes. We could lose ours as well! We are in brush fire season (lots of them in this region of the state and up until last night it has been VERY dry here and it has been windy for the last couple of weeks), many homes in TV are frame construction, and most homes are pretty close together. Why increase the risk of a fire in our hometown?

[PJOHNS2654]

Originally Posted by JoeC1947

Geezzz, do you like litter? Especially hot burning litter that could easily start a brush fire during the dry season? Just saying dispose of your butts in a safe clean fashion and have some consideration for the environment. Is that too much for you to grasp? I am hoping that by posting this then maybe, just maybe the guy would read it and get an ash tray for his cart. This is a much better way to approach the issue then a direct face to face confrontation, don't you think? Sorry if you think it's petty, I don't.

I am with you Joe.

[JoeC1947]

Originally Posted by cappyjon431

It's not just animals losing their homes. We could lose ours as well! We are in brush fire season (lots of them in this region of the state and up until last night it has been VERY dry here and it has been windy for the last couple of weeks), many homes in TV are frame construction, and most homes are pretty close together. Why increase the risk of a fire in our hometown?

I agree with you cappy. I said animals because some people care more about animals then they do about humans. I intended to "strike a cord" as they say.

[JoeC1947]

Originally Posted by PJOHNS2654

I am with you Joe.

Thank you John!

[paulandjean]

Little animals lose their homes?.

[Bill-n-Brillo]

Bill

[Happinow]

Originally Posted by Posh 08

Can never find a squirt gun lady when you need one.

I think you'll need a fire extinguisher for this one....

[Tweety Bird]

Originally Posted by red tail

thats a good way to get involved in road rage. not a good idea.

I would throw a used tampon in his cart

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[Eve2278]

We all have a choice in how we get our opinions across, remember the reason why we moved here and to keep it The Friendliest Home Town. Sometimes I think smokers truly don't realize that tossing that "butt" is litter.It's not fair to TV, it's aggravating and just plain rude for the rest of us to watch. Sometimes you have to just sigh, shake your head but more important "try to keep the peace." I'm just saying......

[renielarson]

I applaud Lady Lake!

From the POA Bulletin, December 2011, Ask The Chief, page 18

"In accordance with the Florida Litter Law, the Town of Lady Lake will be posting the following signage: Extinguishing and tossing cigarettes into trash cans or landscaping creates a fire hazard. Also, improper disposal on the streets, etc., is considered a littering violation. Do not dispose of butts in the streets, on the sidewalks, in the landscaping, or in the trash cans. You may be subject to receiving a citation from the Lady Lake Police Department. As Per: Florida State Statute # 403.413 – Commonly known as “The Florida Litter Law”. Chief Nathanson has warned that, ―…While voluntary compliance to this law is preferred, for those that make poor choices, the Lady Lake Police Department will be enforcing this law! We want to continually strive for our friendly community to reflect its beauty and cleanliness. Working together, we will be able to keep the Town of Lady Lake and America clean!‖ Always remember that together we can make a positive difference! Until next time - let's be safe out there!"
Chief Ed Nathanson, Lady Lake Police Dept.

[Happinow]

I have to chime in on this one even though the squirt qun posse will be after me. There's a reason that TV is so beautiful and one of them is we because respect the grounds we walk on, ride through and admire. If someone isn't mature enough to realize that they are pooping up this beautiful place we call home then they don't belong here. Weather it be trash, poop or cigs, be respectful and put it where it belongs and on the road isn't one of them. Shame on that person in the cart who throws his cigs out for everyone else to "enjoy". I thought when people grew up they grew to respect their world around them. Wishful thinking. This subject makes smoke come out of my ears! Pun intended!
There's a reason they make ash trays, garbage cans, poop bags and so on. Not to mention the fire danger. How would you all feel if one of those butts caused a fire in TV? Our beautiful place would be tainted not to mention the possibility of homes or lives being involved. When something stinks, we need to find the culprit and let them know they are doing wrong.....in a nice way...

[Golfingnut]

Originally Posted by Happinow

I have to chime in on this one even though the squirt qun posse will be after me. There's a reason that TV is so beautiful and one of them is we because respect the grounds we walk on, ride through and admire. If someone isn't mature enough to realize that they are pooping up this beautiful place we call home then they don't belong here. Weather it be trash, poop or cigs, be respectful and put it where it belongs and on the road isn't one of them. Shame on that person in the cart who throws his cigs out for everyone else to "enjoy". I thought when people grew up they grew to respect their world around them. Wishful thinking. This subject makes smoke come out of my ears! Pun intended!
There's a reason they make ash trays, garbage cans, poop bags and so on. Not to mention the fire danger. How would you all feel if one of those butts caused a fire in TV? Our beautiful place would be tainted not to mention the possibility of homes or lives being involved. When something stinks, we need to find the culprit and let them know they are doing wrong.....in a nice way...

I was about to say I must be wrong until I read this post. I agree with you. We have became to political correct and too afraid to point out wrong doing. I was raised in a small Midwestern town that if you spit on the sidewalk, everyone in town that saw you do it would confront you about it and; hence, no more spitting on the sidewalk. Now to insinuate that if someone flips a lit cigarette into the street or your yard is not worthy of correction in my opinion is not the way to act.

[gmcneill]

It is not wrong to call someone to task for wrong behavior. Especially if that behavior impacts others.

Joe's initial post made his point without being threatening or accusatory; I also note that he used please and thank you. And what better way to make that point other than in a forum that reaches 18000 people?

Imagine if Joe had said the exact same thing to the lawbreaker in person. As many posters have pointed out...good chance of escalating to verbal or physical confrontation.

There are enough instances where we can't even remain civil to each other in posts
on this forum yet there are suggestions of collecting butts or whatever and presenting them to the person at home...are you serious? It's pitiful and pathetic enough that two men brawl in public...imagine the consequences of a confrontation on someone's own
property or in their cart.

As posted above, there was a time when a "hometown society" could challenge an act like spitting, and the wrongdoer would change his/her behavior. When did society get so reversed where a wrongdoer can continue inappropriate behavior and person who calls that person to task is ridiculed for not minding their own business and is often chided for being
a tattletale?