In a message dated 99-02-03 08:36:43 EST,Andrew writes:

<<
 Is it really necessary for posters to use such vile language?  I am no saint
 but I think it is inappropriate and offensive to some of us to use vulgar
 language on this list.
 Encouraging a patient to lie to their health care provider?  That's real
nice,
 NOT!
 None of his beeswax?  Geez, I thought we wanted HCP's to be interested and
 involved in BF'ing. >>

I must wholeheartedly agree with Andrew here.  Not only are these things
inappropriate, but they are unprofessional to voice on such a large venue.
How can we (as LCs) gain respect among HCPs if this is the attitude??

Kathy Parkes, RN, IBCLC
private practice in San Antonio, TX