Yes, you're absolutely correct. The point of Lent is not to give up something that's easy for you and requires no effort to go without. It's supposed to be a hardship. You're supposed to struggle with it a little. I think it's silly, but I'm not religious. I don't know why people would want to do this for religious reasons and then undermine the whole exercise, though.
Re: Do you observe Lent? if so, what are you giving up this year?
Yes, you're absolutely correct. The point of Lent is not to give up something that's easy for you and requires no effort to go without. It's supposed to be a hardship. You're supposed to struggle with it a little. I think it's silly, but I'm not religious. I don't know why people would want to do this for religious reasons and then undermine the whole exercise, though.