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October 8, 2005, 10:05 am PDT
10/07 The Latest Debates
Quote From: bjmbjm1I believe there is absolutely nothing wrong with breastfeeding, and in fact would have loved to do it, but for health reasons was unable to. The problem I have with it is the "public" part. Centuries before, women have breastfed their babies, but they did NOT expose themselves in public places. Nudity, for the most part, is prohibited in public places, and the breast is no exception even it if is used in this sense. Breastfeeding is a natural occurrence, is beneficial to the child, and enhances the bond between mother and child. But urination is also a natural thing, beneficial to every human being, and relieves the body. Would you want to see a mother whip out a plastic bottle to her son and have him expose his penis to urinate in public? It's also a natural occurrence and nothing to be ashamed of. Why do the "breastfeeding mamas" feel they have a right to expose themselves to each and every body within sight of them? What is wrong with a covering? Breastfeeding was not meant to be a spectator sport. you're right, breastfeeding is not a spectator sport....so please stop watching. Centuries before, pregnant women were not allowed in public. Women couldn't expose their ankles. People were kept as slaves. This stuff still goes on in other countries, but not in America. Do you really want to turn society back to "centuries before?" Babies need food and mothers provide it. Would you be less offended by a screaming infant?
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