Fw: [UFO Chicago] Social Life

[Paul Suda]

As an ex-smoker I completely understand your concerns.

When I suggested a non-smoking venue, it was only based on the fact that I
couldn't remember seeing anyone smoking at any of the past meetings, and
when we talked about a change of venue once at a meeting some slightly
anti-smoking sentiment had been expressed by a few people. I didn't want to
make it an issue, it was just a thought and I guess I wrongly assumed
everyone else felt the same way.

If the choice is between a smoking venue and you attending, or a
non-smoking venue and you not attending, I will be happy to have a smoker
around.

Paul

On 2001.06.20 11:30:07 -0500 Mills Reece-RMILLS1 wrote:
> I like everything you guys are doing *except* the ousting of smokers.
> *Free* is freedom, it's valuing diversity, it's freedom of self
> expression,
> it's about inclusion not exclusion.  Plus I'm a colorful character, loads
> of
> sarcasm and satire, lots of fun to be around AND extremely modest and
> humble.  Don't start out excluding people because they exercise a
> *freedom*
> that you don't.  Next you'll be saying Southern Baptists aren't welcome
> because snakes give you the creeps?!?! ;-) (Easy Reverend, I was just
> kidding)
>