Butt deposit

It's that lovely time of the year when the snow starts to melt, and a field of butts is visible. 

It's really a terrible sight, and as an ex-smoker, I can confess to disposing of many a butt on the street.  

I'm calling on Justin Trudeau and the Government to impose a butt deposit. Just like we have with bottles and cans, we impose a  5 cent deposit on a cigarette. When the butt is turned in to the recycling depot, you get your nickel back. It would create a whole army of workers cleaning our streets of butts. 

You don't see cans and bottles any more do you? 

It wouldn't be a hardship for smokers either, since 2 min on a street corner, while you're having a smoke, you can pick up 20 butts for your next pack. In fact, pick up a few extra and it could work into a savings! And just like with cans and bottles, the depots only take what is clearly identifiable. No cleaning out the fireplace so you and your sweetie can go out of dinner!

I hope you take this letter with the seriousness that is intended but also some humour. I understand how difficult it is to quit, and struggled for many years. I would just be nice to see some accountability for this behaviour. 

Now, my next idea is a deposit on dog food. 5 Cents per lb. maybe, and the recycling depots… well, you get the point.

Have a great day!

Mark Smed