07 January, 2009
Today In OFFS*
A Missoula, Montana mother was reported to the health department for breast feeding her baby in public.
It seems rather shocking (and sad) that a state would actually have to pass a friggin' LAW affirming that breast feeding a baby in public is not a crime, but here you go:
...Back in 1999, a measure was approved in Montana that allows moms to breast feed in public.
Montana also passed a law last year stating that, "all city, county and state agencies, including schools, must provide a privacy room for new mothers to breast feed in". OK, I suppose it's nice that the folks in Montana want to accommodate new mothers by providing them a place to nurse their children, but why should women be stashed out of sight whenever they need to feed their babies? I happen to find the mastication habits of a lot of people far more offensive than the sight of an infant suckling her mother's breast, so why aren't private feeding rooms (or pods) made compulsory for EVERYONE?
Just in case you're unclear on this, the breast has a specific biological ("God-given," if you like) function in mammals (that's us, in case you skipped that day in Biology class): To provide nourishment to offspring. Breast feeding is highly encouraged by pediatricians and child development specialists. Sure, women can make use of a breast pump and bottles, but fresh breast milk is best for the child.
Seriously, if you're reading this (or if you're the dipshit who called the Health Department on the mother in Missoula) and you're one of those people who can't see even a small part of a bare breast without getting a hard-on or recoiling in horror because now you're going to hell, you need to grow the hell up and get over your titty fetish. Really, SEEK HELP!
(*OFFS==Oh For Fuck's Sake)
Labels: in the news, OFFS, personal responsibility, ranting
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