My own theory on the subject =
>lies=20
>with the sexualization of the breast.  Our culture sees the *primary* fun=
>ction=20
>of a breast as being sexual.  To nurse in public isn't just to "bring som=
>ething=20
>private into public space".  It is (in their eyes, IMO) to bring SEX - a =
>sexual=20
>act, the use a sexual object - into public space.

It's interesting to note the religious aspect of the orginial article in 
light of your comments, because it reminds me of an article on breastfeeding 
which appeared in a Christian Parenting magazine several years ago (wish I'd 
kept it). The article caused a huge uproar because it implied breastfeeding 
was God's design, and that's why it is better than bottlefeeding. I was 
surprised by the number of women who wrote to the magazine stating that they 
believed their breasts were designed for their husband's pleasure, and they 
were not about to share them with a child.

Sheila Stubbs

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