> However,
> unlike LLL  in the US (I believe) we are 'allowed' to campaign as
> individuals and as an organisation. LLL (GB) does, I think, campaign,
> and certainly individual LLL leaders I have known support
> Breastfeeding Week, held every year in May in the UK.

We are allowed to take a *personal* stance against whatever we want.
We can't wear our "LLL hat" when doing so though.  I participate
quite regularly with ProMom writing letters and petitioning the
governement.  I boycott openly and (according to my dh) loudly
against many AIM manufacturers.  My daughters (ages 8 and 5) will say
things like, "Ewww, that stuff's made by N*stl*  They try to poison
babies."  It has started many conversations in the middle of the
grocery store.

We walk a thin line, especially if you are well known in the
community and at times it is is tricky to keep activism seperate from
LLL.  I'm thankful that I finally have an avenue through ProMom where
I can be more proactive about breastfeeding.


Michelle Leifur Reid
LLL Leader
Mobile, AL

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