Hi Marianne, I am so sorry if you read any of our messages including mine, as dismissing individual efforts. NOT AT ALL! But having been a very active vocal individual in my country for more than 20 years, and I can probably speak for the others in other countries - we have not been very effective with all our collaborative collective years!!!! It is very sad, but at least this is my experience. So in addition to individual efforts, numbers certainly could make more of an impact on a global level. Medela is a multi-national company, and even if we manage to change the thinking of our local reps, they don't always have the clout or impact on the decision and policy making bodies within the organization. Individual work is just as important. But we need numerous efforts, not just on one front. Sincerely, Ellen Shein, LLLI, IBCLC Tel Aviv *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] COMMANDS: 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome