I bet you think this song is about you, don't you, don't you, don't you

[primroseburrows]

Apparently Starbucks employees in Maryland are asking breastfeeding women to cover up or go in the restroom. And the women are fighting back!!

Here's emmagrant01's take on things: What she said.

I hate Starbucks so much.


Oh, and wtf? Why are my hands all dried out even when I've been using gloves to clean all day? Hmph.

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[waremtae.livejournal.com]

I have two daughters, a 9 year old and a 9 month old. I breast fed Amber (9 year old) for only 3 months. My decision to stop was made because of the remarks people would make when I was out in public. This time, with my second daughter, I plan to breastfeed for at least a year. It is the best thing you can do for your baby.
As for the people who have a problem with it... EVERYONE has a problem with something. Some people have a problem with PDA (public display of affection). Does that mean no one should kiss, hold hands, hug etc. etc. while in public? Me, I have a problem with women dressing themselves and their daughters like whores. I see it every day. Should these people be asked to leave a public place? Oh wait, I get it, no breast has been exposed. That's the whole problem right? Has anyone ever been to the beach? Watched women/girls parade up and down the sand wearing swimsuits smaller than a pair of my grandma's underwear? What about the guys? Bare chested with shorts that are so low you can almost see their short curlies? Someone PLEASE explain to me why that crap is OK but breastfeeding a child is not. Please don't say, in this case, it's not OK because it is a coffee shop. It's a public place no matter how you slice it and I have seen MUCH worse things go on in public places than a mother lovingly feeding her baby.
If something comes on TV that you don't agree with do you watch it anyway? No, you change the channel. Well, if you don't want to watch a woman breastfeed then I suggest you mind your own business and not watch her.

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[primroseburrows.livejournal.com]

My decision to stop was made because of the remarks people would make when I was out in public.

That's one of the saddest things I've ever heard about breastfeeding. I'm so sorry. :(

Good luck with your next one, and geez. Illegitimi non carborundum. It's their problem, not yours.

P.S. That's mr_t00by in my icon (age 6 or so). He mentioned he'd spoken to you via LJ. *G*

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[waremtae.livejournal.com]

Yep. You know I'm gonna talk to anyone who wants to talk about King. LOL
I keep checkin to see if he's joined the community. Not yet... I may have to harass him a bit on that one. heh heh heh

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[primroseburrows.livejournal.com]

I talked to him on the phone today and he said he would. As he's coming home tomorrow, I can sit him down and not take him to his friends' houses until he does. EEEEbil mom, me.

But then, he called today and said, "I have a simple algorithm for you: face the bookshelf, find The Dark Tower and take it off the shelf. Walk to the door, step outside. Go to the car, place book on seat". He wants to read it on the way home. Then he made me read all the titles in bold on the list (these being the DT-connected books) of other books by SK listed before the intro of Book 7, and tell him which ones were Most Important. :)