[SheLion]

I think by banning smoking on 'private property' they may be be able to lessen the cost of their fire insurance. (just a thought) It may not be all about 'control', but a way to lessen their expenses and better protect their investment. A 2fer.

Outside??? With a sizeable butt can? I don't think there would be many fires.

Even before the government forced smokers outside, we had break rooms, or smoking rooms. We never had any "fires."

[babaloo999]

To me, it's a litter problem. A lot (alot) of smokers don't have the decency to put the butts out and put them in a proper receptacle. It's also a disgusting habit I finally gave up--well, two habits. I usually tried to dispose of the butts. As in, not add to the filth already on the ground.
I do pity smokers as they are addicted to a bad habit, but I have my own habits I need to concentrate on, so I don't bother smokers and they don't bother me, except for the litter.

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Even before the government forced smokers outside, we had break rooms, or smoking rooms. We never had any "fires."

Not everyone is curtious and uses and ash tray or butt can. When my folks had a small bar and grill, they routinely had people that would put their cigarettes out ON THE FLOOR.

I was at a bar in a different town one evening and watched some guy put a cigarette out on the establishments carpeted floor. I grabbed an ash tray, gave it to the guy and told him what he did was rude and to use the ash tray. The bartender (owner's son), saw what I did and called me over to the bar and thanked me. He said they get plenty of customers that would put their cigarettes out on the floor and not listen when they wre asked to not do so. He said maybe they will listen to a fellow customer.

Somehow, I DOUBT IT!