Personally, I think it's rather rude that the smokers should be treated as second-class citizens here. It's not like it's only one or two. It's TIS, SC, JG, Lori, Plaw, Smitty and DC that I can think of. I would say that we may be in the majority here, or at least half of us. Why shouldn't we get to enjoy ourselves if we want to? Why should we be made to feel guilty about it?? Why should we be made to feel as if we're ruining everyone's plans and acting like spoiled children?? Because we have this dirty, nasty habit??

Not that I'm speaking for TIS, but she made a good point. She's been saving for this trip and should be able to smoke in the privacy of her own room if she wants. I feel the same way. I have no problem with the smoking ban in restaurants. However, if I want to have a cigarette in the privacy of my hotel room, that I paid for, and I'm not bothering anyone, then I have every right to do so.


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