I view grass roots lobbying as activism and that is just what LLL has done. I had to laugh when I saw the comment that LLL wants to avoid being seen as radical and fanatical! (sorry). They are seen as that. I have been a LLL leader for nearly 16 years. Many times I have disagreed with their unwillingness to take a stand in a more politically charged forum. By not taking a stand they were taking a stand, if that makes sense. I have been a proponent of LLL for many years for the mother to mother support they provide. I think LLLI naive, however, if they think themselves less activist by focusing on the grass roots. Just my .02 worth. Alison