"nom=de=plume" wrote in message
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"A.Boater" wrote in message
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An outward opening door is a good idea in a commercial setting where the
masses tend to trample each other trying to get outside in case of fire
or
other alarm.

An outward opening door in a residence would serve little purpose other
than
sweeping visitors off the front stoop into the bushes.

Well, that sounds like a potential advantage.


Back to security.
One disadvantage of outward opening doors... if someone came to your door
and you opened it...he could prevent you from closing and could easily push
his way in.
With an inward door... you could always plant one foot behind the door, and
partially open it, when suspicious characters ( that would be Looney) show
up.