I can understand the public feeling uncomfortable about public
breastfeeding whether  the breast is exposed or not.  Remember for the
majority of our old and young people ... no one has really seen it.  Think
about it... it is not on the news, TV, magazines, billboards, movies, kodak
moments etc so people are going to stare because it is a new experience.  If
it was a loving, beautiful moment with mother and child interacting with
their heart and soul... I believe all would be in awed.
  Just yesterday, my neighbor invited my son and I to participate in their
home-schooling.   During the session my neighbor needed to breastfeed her 3
month old,  I have been with my neighbor since the birth of this child and
have never seen any exposure.  I out of respect, I  gaze away and I noticed
my son looked over and gazed away also out of respect.  My son is 5 years
old.  Parents are great role models for our children and for other  children
as well.  I like to add this mother has also breastfed at church with no
cover, no exposure.  I make it a habit to watch others when mothers
breastfeed ready to be an advocate if the opportunity occurs.  People just do
not know how to discreeting watch and learn.  I am appalled each time I hear
about these concerns, I wish I was there.  Just remember since the 17th
century the French began the ole tradition of children to be denied the
breast that their child would be spoiled. Do you suppose with the march for
children safety and protection, breastfeeding could be put on the agenda.
Latch onto life.. Karen