Congratulations, Lynda, Gulfport's Commenter of the Week!

Gulfport Patch encourages everyone to take part in the conversation! So, every week we're going to highlight and thank a Gulfport Patch reader who commented on one or more stories that week.

We want to hear your concerns, we like to hear your stories and of course we greatly appreciate it when you agree to disagree in a respectful manner.

This week, we thank for commenting on several stories and blogs including:

• Attorney Plans 'Smoke In' to Challenge Gulfport Ban
• Domestic Partnership Registry Backed by Gulfport Families
• The Myth of Dominance
• Think You Know America's No. 1 Pet? Read On!

Lynda was chosen as our first "Commenter of the Week" because she not only expressed her views about the City of Gulfport Smoking Ban, but she respected our "terms of use."

Check out this excerpt from one of Lynda's comments under "Attorney Plans 'Smoke In' to Challenge Gulfport Ban.":

"We are discussing a local ordinance which creates smoke-free playgrounds and offers tax-paying citizens with lung issues a portion of the beach to enjoy. (By the way, creating less litter). This is not about eroding "personal choice"; it is about the responsibility a town has for the general welfare of all of its citizens, not just those who smoke."

Thank you, Lynda, for sharing your thoughts and views on Gulfport Patch!