The 'flip' response is this: In the USA, taxes on harmful things like alcohol and tobacco were known as "Sin Taxes". One could argue that feeding formula is a "sin" when mom is available and lactating (or was lactating), and for the harm to baby for not being breastfed. Phyllis -- Phyllis Adamson, IBCLC, RLC Glendale, AZ. [log in to unmask] *********************************************** 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