In a message dated 97-07-23 11:27:19 EDT, Chris Hafner-Eaton writes:

<< I've got a running count of private emails to me about the MD issue and
it's 13 for my post (which I still don't feel was out of line) and 47 ranging
from finger shaking to cannon balls. >>

I think this incident graphically illustrates the unfortunate tendency to
slam viewpoints we disagree with, and take for granted (or ignore) opinions
that support our own positions.

Case in point: I've read a lot of letters on Lactnet lately that were sent to
Betsy Hart, slamming her for her article on California's breastfeeding law.
 (No flame intended---the article was terrible, and the letters wonderful---I
agreed with every word my fellow Lactnetters wrote.)

Arianna Huffington wrote a wonderful article on the same subject.  I haven't
seen a flood of fan mail posted on Lactnet.  I can only hope that Ms.
Huffington's mailbox is bursting with private e-mails.

In a message dated 97-07-22 20:38:15 EDT, Laurie Wheeler wrote:

<< I'd like to send a positive note to Sacramento Bee writer Ariana
Huffington.
 In my opinion, a much better take on the Cal. bill. Do you have email or
 snail mail?>>

You may e-mail Arianna Huffington at: [log in to unmask]

If you'd like to refresh your memory, you can see the text of her July 6,
1997 article "Common sense at odds with 'breastaphobia' " at:

http://www.suntimes.com/output/huffington/huffy01.htm

Chris, I've already sent you a private hug.  Here's a public one:
((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((Chris))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

Best wishes,
Rita