It's one thing we know that companies will change their practices if it
makes economic sense to do so...if companies realise that people care about
the non ethical behaviour of their company they will change...they at least
have to be seen to be doing the right thing. So yes, boycotts and other
customer pressure works.
Personally, I don't buy Nestle. It takes me 0 time and 0 effort to do so.
It's one of the easiest things possible to do and is part of what I do to
seek to live an ethical life. Importantly for me, my children also
understand the issues. Breastfeeding advocacy takes all different
forms...there's plenty of work and plenty of opportunities for all.

Happy Christmas to those who celebrate it.

Karleen Gribble
Australia
(who had to suffer through church this morning when the minister tried to
describe a deprived Jesus born without the availability of baby monitors,
sterilised bottles or dummies...the stoopidity was astounding!)

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Betsy Riedel,RNC,IBCLC" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, December 24, 2006 2:27 PM
Subject: boycotting and breastfeeding


Personally, I think Marsha is right and I don't think Nestle or anyone cares
a
hoot what people think.

If those who spend large amounts of time boycotting spent that time helping
out in the breastfeeding arena somewhere, I would expect a whole lot more
good would be done and far more would be accomplished all around.

Betsy Riedel RNC, IBCLC

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