Pat says: "There are many philosophical discussions about a lot of things
we can't do
much about.  We are preaching to the choir.  The energy needs to be
directed outward, to the community, to the media, not to ourselves. (Why
media watch and appropriate, short, well thought out letters from many are
needed.)"

But Pat - and I bet you agree with me! - preaching to the choir is
essential, too....we need to know we are not alone, we need to know there
are people who will hear our rants and moans and not mutter 'breastfeeding
police' or 'fanatic'...and we need to direct that energy to ourselves in
order to refuel and have the impetus to direct it outwards.

I need all the people in 'breastfeeding land', on Lactnet and nationally in
the UK, and locally in my city, and parochially in my neighbourhood...and
they can preach to me all they like : )

'Philosophical discussions about a lot of things we can't do much about'
are great : )

Heather Welford Neil
NCT bfc Newcastle upon Tyne UK

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