This article appeared in the Oklahoma City newspaper today:
It can be viewed here:
http://makeashorterlink.com/?K19C26897

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"Breast-feeding terms faulted"

Breast-feeding advocates are upset about an amendment in a House bill
mandating that women nurse in a "discreet and modest way."

The women say the wording implies that breast-feeding is an immodest
and sexual act, and not a right to nourish their children.

House Bill 2102 exempts breastfeeeding mothers from obscenity laws.
It passed the House Monday after Rep. Bill Graves, R-Oklahoma City,
added an amendment requiring mothers to cover their breasts while
nursing.

"I think it is a bunch of feminists who want it where they can let it
all hang out," Graves said Tuesday.  "I think we ought to do things
in a modest way.  There's no problem covering it up with a blanket."

However, advocates say the wording could open the door to harrassment
and discourage women from nursing.
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Rep. Bill Graves
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd
Room 501
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 557-7348
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