On Tue, 16 Sep 1997 16:42:08 -0400 wrote...
>As a physician I have learned a great deal from this message board.  I
have
>been impressed with the quality of the information and the level of
>professionalism.  However, I take offense at titles such "ADD TO THE LIST
>OF
>DUMB THINGS DOC SAY"  Some doctors are worse than others and may provide
>misinformation just as any professionalincluding Lactation consultants
may.
> The purpose of this board it seems, should be to provide information to
>those who need it and correct misinformation in an evenhanded and
>professional manner.  Condescending remarks such as this are no better
than
>the unprofessional attitude many physicians have toward Lactation
>Consultants
>and La Leche League Leaders.  By condoning this sort of message title you
>are
>guilty of the same sort of behavior which you have been trying to change
in
>physicians and other health professionals.  It makes me feel unwelcome
>here.
>
>Peter Salomon, MD
>
>
Dear LACTNET Discussion Group,

     A very sincere second to this opinion.  I am also deeply offended by
these kind of comments.  If part of the purpose of this discussion group is
to foster support of breast-feeding - what is the purpose of
insulting and turning off a segment of health care providers (physicians in
this case) that can help provide some of this support???  When will we all
learn to be supportibe of each other???!!!

                Richard C. Lussky M.D.