In a message dated 6/11/2005 2:11:10 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [log in to unmask] writes: So, can I be so bold as to suggest to those who do respond please do so as if you would like to be the Scham's friend or at least an aquaintance.>>>>>> Ruth, You truly are a diplomat, and your temperance and tolerance is admirable, and you make a compelling argument on a knowledgeable soapbox, ....but, in this case, is diplomacy the best strategy? ...in this case, I would not want to befriend him, ...but if you can, and therefore significantly influence his opinions and attitudes, you will deserve an award. I often have that kind of patience, just not this week. Here's a copy of my letter to Schram, which may be deemed blunt or downright harsh, .... nevertheless, I cc'd this letter to the station admin also, .....I just don't want him to think he can get away with such nonsense unchallenged: <<<Dear Mr. Schram, How embarrassing for you and the people who associate with you, that you would broadcast such ignorance and antiquated attitudes on KOMO 4 News. I hope your superiors are more knowledgeable, educated, and bright, and offer you your seemingly overdue retirement package, or just plain tell you "You're Fired!" You said: <<Yeah, I know. .......It's natural. .........Well, so is urinating, but most folks don't up and pee in a glass jar in the middle of the mall.>> Another newsperson on KOMO 4 News put it *so well* "What an Idiot!" It is a shame to have to explain this, but, urinating is for restrooms, in some parts of the world anyway, ....eating is for wherever people eat, ...and babies are people, and breast are primarily for producing milk for human babies. Breastfeeding in public is not the problem, you are. Ashamed of you, Deborah Tobin RN BSN IBCLC LCCE, Maternal-Child Health Nurse Fairfax County, Virginia suburbs outside the Washington DC beltway>>> *********************************************** To temporarily stop your subscription: set lactnet nomail To start it again: set lactnet mail (or digest) To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet All commands go to [log in to unmask] The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(R) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html