I agree. A lawn is fine when you've got a dog that needs room to roam (because it really is a pain trying to teach them where is okay to walk and do their business), or if you have children. But like those postage stamp city lots with grassy lawns? Pointless. The massive golf course lawns in rural areas? Even more pointless. Desert areas with green lawns?! It is not natural, and there is a problem with making an area into something it's not. Sure, it brings business and jobs to the area, but it hurts the local environment. Then businesses spend so much on landscaping, and it's solely for looks. They don't use the lawn space. (With businesses, though, they do have to be mindful of potential hazards. If someone gets hurt on their property, they can be sued, but that may depend on state or region.) But ultimately you have a great point.