Originally Posted by VTcharter

You seem to put much faith in others if you think that the odds of being cleared onto a runway after someone else has been cleared to land or take-off is a "remote" possibility. Your position also does not account for the instances where people attempt to take-off or land without a clearance on the correct or incorrect runway.

My obligation as the captain of my aircraft is to maintain the safety of MY passengers, crew and aircraft above all else, including your comfort. If it is my determination that the safest operation is to have as many lights on as possible while on any runway, then again no offense, but christmas tree it is!