I'm certainly no expert on the subject but it always seemed ridiculous to me that it upsets people so much when done in public. I don't see a problem with it and there is no reason why people just can't move along and mind their own business if they do.
I suppose I could see how some kind of social etiquette could be applied such as when and where (down front at a wedding for lack of a better example) but no more or less then what would be applied to most social situations. Otherwise I say have it, a mother should be able to choose if she wants to breastfeed her child and I'd rather the poor kid is fed then weather somebody is offended by the practice.
I don't know, I suppose there is a taboo about the subject it seems a lot of people feel its a private thing between mother and child and the milk shouldn't be used for any purpose other then feeding the child. The idea seems a little silly to me, if somebody wants to sell it or fetishize (is that a word?) it then again have it. It comes out of your body so you should be free to do with it as you please, I don't see anything wrong with it.
For the record I've also heard its healthier to breastfeed as well.
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