On 08/10/2005, at 20:58, Melissa Vickers wrote:

> However, the
> pro-mom came off sounding militant at times, saying that she'd  
> breastfeed
> any way any how, no matter who was watching, etc.

Not to pick on you personally, but just as a jumping-off point: this  
word, when used about breastfeeding advocates and nursing mums,  
drives me crazy. 'Militant' means war-like, violent.

Feeding a child (completely regardless of the level of skin exposure)  
is never a violent or warlike act. Just like those who compare  
breastfeeders to those committing genocide in WWII, I think we should  
be calling people out every time they misuse this word to demonise  
child/woman advocates.

Lara Hopkins

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