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To: xrp; Just another Joe; Madame Dufarge; Cantiloper; metesky; Judith Anne; lockjaw02; Mears; CSM; ...
That's fine. We don't have to spend our money with them. Plenty of other motels around.

At least the government didn't get involved! This was the CEO's choice. NOT the government!
4 posted on 07/19/2006 4:53:17 AM PDT by SheLion ("If you're legal, you can fly with the Eagle!" - Michael Anthony)
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To: SheLion
At least the government didn't get involved!

But you need to understand how the world works. Now that they made the change, they will put pressure on federal and local governments to enact smoking bans in every area they have a hotel or restaurant. The second thing is that what Marriott does will be followed by other major hotels and restaurants and these will also push for smoking bans after they adopt no smoking policies.

The only hope for smokers is for them to run a national campaign that calls for them to adopt a polite smoking policy and self police. But they won't, they can't see the problem or they are too addicted to care.

10 posted on 07/19/2006 5:07:49 AM PDT by Raycpa
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Exactly! Marriott has the right to define their policies, and the consumer has the right to decide whether to patronize the establishment.

I hate to tell you that it will only be a matter of time until government mandates that all guest rooms be smoke free. It's for the chillun!!!


20 posted on 07/19/2006 5:34:31 AM PDT by TheSpottedOwl (If you don't understand the word "Illegal", then the public school system has failed you.)
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To: SheLion

I'll bet nanny-state and her legion of worshippers are PO'd because they didn't get to force their will on this company.

A choice was made, that's fine by me.


37 posted on 07/19/2006 6:12:08 AM PDT by 383rr ((those who choose security over liberty deserve neither; GUN CONTROL=SLAVERY)
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To: SheLion

Thanks for the ping!


139 posted on 07/19/2006 8:54:30 AM PDT by Alamo-Girl
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To: SheLion

Er, you are aware that the military is run and funded by the government right? G.I. means, literally, "government issue". If you wish to learn what happens in a country without a government, look no further than Zimbabwe.


172 posted on 07/19/2006 9:18:41 PM PDT by Windsong (Jesus Saves, but Buddha makes incremental backups)
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