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>Interesting:
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>http://www.spiked-online.com/Printable/0000000CA90E.htm
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>and angry.
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>Ellen Penchuk, IBCLC, RLC


I was one of the people approached to speak at this debate, Ellen - 
the one which is sponsored by the infant formula companies, and which 
the author of this article is promoting.  I was invited as a 
journalist who often writes about infant feeding matters.  I refused 
to speak, on ethical grounds, and I am glad to say my volunteer 
organisation, NCT, who were also approached, refused in their turn.

Spiked is a web-zine which I think I could describe as right-wing 
libertarian. The editor is the author of this piece and she has a 
history of writing against pro-breastfeeding campaigning.

As it happens,  I think the breastfeeding literature and campaigning 
in the UK does fall short in effectiveness and relevance, but I am 
mystfied as to why she thinks any debate sponsored by the formula 
companies can be an ethical platform for anyone.

Heather Welford Neil
NCT bfc, tutor, UK

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