Hi Michelle,
I don't believe that any harsh words were used in relation to women in the
US military but in relation to the justification of systems that require
involuntary separation of mothers and babies in ways that would be deemed a
breach of human rights in much of the world (as pointed out so helpfully by
Morgan Gallagher). Sorry that my shock was so distressing to you- though I
am sure that the mother involved might find it helpful to know that there
are some who find her predicament appalling.
Karleen Gribble
Australia


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Regarding the harsh words below concerning mothers in the US military, it
seems like it would be so much more helpful to have a little extra courtesy
when dealing with cross-cultural situations. When hearing about what happens
in another country, a little bit of self-restraint in sharing the level of
your shock and disgust at other customs can go a long way in making this a
safe forum for all of us who are trying to support mothers and babies the
best we can in the cultures in which we live.

Michele Call
Mexico


>>>>As to the discussion around women in the military, many of us outside of
the US just can't get the justification of barbaric practices. It's like
looking at traditions in other times or places that sanctioned rape within
marriage and saying "suck it up, you chose it- that's how it is." It just
seems inconceivable.
Karleen Gribble
Australia<<<<<

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