In a message dated 97-07-23 11:27:19 EDT, Chris Hafner-Eaton writes: << I've got a running count of private emails to me about the MD issue and it's 13 for my post (which I still don't feel was out of line) and 47 ranging from finger shaking to cannon balls. >> I think this incident graphically illustrates the unfortunate tendency to slam viewpoints we disagree with, and take for granted (or ignore) opinions that support our own positions. Case in point: I've read a lot of letters on Lactnet lately that were sent to Betsy Hart, slamming her for her article on California's breastfeeding law. (No flame intended---the article was terrible, and the letters wonderful---I agreed with every word my fellow Lactnetters wrote.) Arianna Huffington wrote a wonderful article on the same subject. I haven't seen a flood of fan mail posted on Lactnet. I can only hope that Ms. Huffington's mailbox is bursting with private e-mails. In a message dated 97-07-22 20:38:15 EDT, Laurie Wheeler wrote: << I'd like to send a positive note to Sacramento Bee writer Ariana Huffington. In my opinion, a much better take on the Cal. bill. Do you have email or snail mail?>> You may e-mail Arianna Huffington at: [log in to unmask] If you'd like to refresh your memory, you can see the text of her July 6, 1997 article "Common sense at odds with 'breastaphobia' " at: http://www.suntimes.com/output/huffington/huffy01.htm Chris, I've already sent you a private hug. Here's a public one: ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((Chris)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) Best wishes, Rita