I got word that a new hotel has opened in Las Vegas.

Management was quoted as saying:

"Being that we are nongaming, nonsmoking, and full-service, there is truly nothing else like our hotel in the city" says Vice President and General Manager Peter Rockwood.

Peter. My friend. There is a reason there is truly nothing else like your hotel in the city. Correct me if I'm wrong, but last time I went to Vegas it was the gambling and smoking capital of the world. I believe they even have slot machines in churches. And I'm pretty sure you can smoke in your doctor's office.

This is like opening a place in the Red Light District in Amsterdam and declaring, proudly, there will be no sex or drugs for sale.

Talk about a gamble.