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