Hi All,

Well, it wouldn't be the first time I've been accused of being naive
but...
1) As Maureen pointed out, banning ABM reps is an unenforceable law (and
the Kathleens have a hard enough time making us follow the rules!;-).
And the archives are on the web for anyone to read so it's not like ABM
reps have no access to what we post.

2) Not that I want Lactnet to become some kind of battleground between
bfing advocates and ABM reps, but I would like for those ABM reps who are
within our midst already to come out of lurk-mode and SAY SOMETHING.  I'd
like to know what's going on in their brains. (OK, I admit it, what I
really want to know is do they feed their own babies ABM?  And have they
ever done a taste comparison between their own product and ours?).

It's not that I can't see what several of you have pointed out--that ABM
reps will take our posts and twist them to fit their own ends.  I can see
that.  But that's already happening.  So I must concur with Dr. Jack and
Maureen.  No need to put out the welcome mat or anything but let the ABM
reps read, let them post.  Hope they can take the heat, though, if
they're going to sit in this kitchen.

Sincerely,
Kendall Cox
Greenville, MS