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From: jayj@hpisla.UUCP (Jay Johannes)
Newsgroups: net.auto
Subject: Re: Broken Glass on Roads
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Date: Thu, 26-Sep-85 11:32:00 EDT
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Posted: Thu Sep 26 11:32:00 1985
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>>>
>>>Since much of the broken glass that I see appears to be the result of
>>>accidents and fender benders (broken headlights) ...

>> The vast majority of glass I encounter is the result of
>> discarded alcoholic beverages bottles.   ...  I just
>> wish there was some way to overcome blatant disregard for public
>> safety and cleanliness.  Any ideas?

>That's what BOTTLE DEPOSITS are for.  Oregon has a 5 cent deposit
>on bottles, refillable or not.  It should probably be higher.

Unfortunately, I dont think any token deposit is going to make a difference.
As was pointed out, these bottles are tossed by minors. A token deposit
is small compared with the risk of being caught with open containers.

Please don't misunderstand. I am NOT condoning or even accepting drinking
and driving. I am strongly for enforcement here, including open container
laws. Its just that someone who is drinking in their car is not going
to be responsible about littering.

Jay Johannes
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