Tell them not to "get upset" if someone stares while they do it.
I know a guy at the VFW is fascinated by it and watches every time he sees it.
He says the cops have given him a hard time about it.
If it becomes a "right" to do in public, then standing and watching them should be no more offensive than watching someone excersize their "right" to smoke in public.
PUBLIC OPINION > Public Breastfeeding Should Be a Civil Right
SodaHead Living
2012/04/09 13:00:00
In 1999, Congress passed a bill that permitting women to breastfeed on Federal property, and as of 2009, 47 states have laws in place specifically permitting breastfeeding in public. However, despite the government's attitude toward the practice, it has frequently been met with resistance by establishments that are not comfortable with it -- restaurants, airlines, retail outlets. Now a group of Seattle mothers are trying to sponsor a local bill to make public breastfeeding a civil right, placing it in the same category as racial and gender discrimination. We asked the public if that would be a good move.
If Seattle courts are on the same page as the general public, it should be a no-brainer. Most people would like a law in place that makes it impossible for establishments to ask mothers to breastfeed outside or cover up. However, many respondents, even those who voted "Yes," pointed out that it's not difficult to bring a blanket. One commenter wrote, "I understand that it's a natural thing, but women could use some courtesy and put a blanket over said boob."
Conservatives Hesitate
A lot of voters seemed concerned that a woman's right to breastfeed might be compromised if it's not made a civil right, but conservative voters weren't so sure. This is probably because conservatives feel making it a civil right would infringe on an establishment's right to tell a woman to cover up.
Different Without Children
Parents generally voted along with the overall opinion, but among those who didn't have kids, there was a clear division. Respondents who wanted kids eventually were 5% more likely to support public breastfeeding as a civil right, while those who didn't want kids were 11% less likely.
Young People Don't Mind
Believe it or not, the youngest voters were most likely to support making public breastfeeding a civil right -- about 9% more than the overall. It could be that younger people lean left politically, but it's an interesting stat nonetheless.
If you'd like to vote on this question, dig deeper into the demographics, or engage in existing discussion about the topic, visit our poll about public breastfeeding. We'd love to hear from you!
Top Opinion
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Mr Wayne 2012/04/09 13:38:40
My wife always covered up for her modesty and to not offend small-minded people. I happened return when she was feeding my son (6 months) at an out of the way corner of the mall. Well, this one ass was telling her she should go to the restroom to breastfeed.
She replied "The restrooms are not very clean. Would you eat in there?"
He said "It's not proper".
I stepped in and remarked "Is it proper for a Husband to defend his Wife and Child?"
He took one look at me and beat feet. My wife said I had "destruction" in my eyes.
It is already the law on Federal Lands and 47 States so why the fuss?
Lazy - Protection against offensivenesses.
Black - same
Muslim - same
Hispanic - same
Murderers - same
Politicians - same
Communists - same
Haters of America - same
Only if you have a strong moral code, work for a living, are a Christian or are white or Asian do you NOT get protection from being offended.
Every town, state, city, etc., in the us has lawyers sitting by the road waiting for one of these group members to come complain. And courts almost always side with them.
Then let'st think about what the ACLU does. ...the NAACP. ....LaRaza. Etc.
Besides are men as weak as all that?
p.s. I am not a man.
People need to quite comparing to two as its like comparing apples and oranges.
That isn't comparing breastfeeding to taking a crap...
You should be ashamed of yourself being a libertarian but not understanding that the idea of individual liberty only works if you have respect for the liberty of others.
Would you expect those who would be offended (because of their socialization by America) to just get up and walk away from a public place because you couldn't have the common courtesy to ask if they minded if you fed your baby? or refused to find a more discreet place or cover up while you fed the baby? wow...come on...
I feel its totally a "right"... and there should be no law against it anywhere (I honeslty dont think there should be many laws at all "against" anything)... there should be no way for smeone to be fined etc. for doing it--- but if it is announced as a "civil right" pleople will "flex" that right (its human nature to do so) so that that will cause more problems than it solves.
People in America today lack common courtsey and that is the root of not just this problem, but most of our problems.
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