For anyone who reads this, most of you will say so what. Who cares? Don't smoke - you can just quit, but that's besides the point. I've always been a considerate smoker. Didn't smoke in my car with non-smokers or other people's homes for that matter.

While I fully acknowledge the health hazards of second hand smoke, etc., etc., etc., it's sometimes tough to be told where you can and can't smoke, especially in public places. I agree with these regulations, don't get me wrong. But, here's are the problems I have. (1) Any time taxes are raised, it's raised on cigarettes. Why not on alcohol? Our state would solve its budget crises if they did that, especially since there are more drinkers than smokers. (2) My husband and I do a lot of cruising. While cruise lines have significantly reduced the "smoking areas" on board ships (I can even live with that), I've always been able to smoke out on my balcony (with the balcony door closed of course to keep the smoke out). But now, the cruise we're about to take does not even allow that! Give me a break. Do I have to jump overboard to have a cigarette?

This was just for the purpose of venting. I do not want/need any feedback that is going to give me grief about smoking. I'm too old to change now. Thanks for listening (or I mean reading).