This never happens in my unit!!!

[69camfrk]

They have 100% of my support!!!:seasix:

TODAY Moms . Parenting Advice, Stories and Mom News | TODAY.com Blogs - Military mom 'proud' of breast-feeding in uniform, despite criticism (http://moms.today.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/05/30/11955844-military-mom-proud-of-breast-feeding-in-uniform-despite-criticism?lite)

[boracayjohnny]

Not shown: the long line waiting their turn.

[RedLS1GTO]

I may be in the minority, but I agree 100% with this woman's answer...

“I would never nurse in uniform. I took my child to the bathroom or a private office when her nanny brought her to me …. Not because I was ashamed of nursing, nor of being a mother. All the guys knew I pumped. The military is not a civilian job. We go to combat and we make life or death decisions, and not just for ourselves but for those we lead. The same reason I would never nurse in uniform is the same reason I do not chew gum, or walk and talk on my cell phone, or even run into the store in my utility uniform. ... We are warfighting professionals. Women before us have worked too hard to earn and retain the respect of their male peers. I don’t want my Marines to look at me any other way than as a Marine. When I am asking them to fly into combat with me and do a dangerous mission, I do not want them to have the mental image of a babe at my breast. I want them to only see me as a Marine. Let’s be a realistic folks. We give up many freedoms being in the military…Breastfeeding in front of my fellow Marines was one of them."

It is the same reason that you don't walk across the grass, spit on the ground, put your hands in your pockets, smoke cigarettes while covered, eating and drinking while walking, etc, etc, etc.

It has nothing to do with being illegal as was referenced in the article. None of the above are illegal. It is about professional conduct and appearance. I'm guessing that you won't see many female CEOs breastfeeding at board meetings.


I really can't wait until I hear about 2 guys holding hands and kissing in uniform.

[69camfrk]

I'm guessing that you won't see many female CEOs breastfeeding at board meetings.

Yeah, and it's too damn bad!!!:D Actually I agree with you, a private setting would be appropriate. That shit would NEVER happen in a maintenance unit. Most women try to be a little more discreet, but whatever. It is a natural thing, and I'm all for it, but if you're gonna whip it out in the break room, I can see the problems starting immediately.:cert:

[C5Nate]

I really can't wait until I hear about 2 guys holding hands and kissing in uniform.



http://www.indecisionforever.com/files/2012/02/marine-kiss.jpg

http://www.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article746077.ece/ALTERNATES/s615/Marissa+Gaeta%3A+home+coming+kiss

[boracayjohnny]

Yeah, and it's too damn bad!!!:D Actually I agree with you, a private setting would be appropriate. That shit would NEVER happen in a maintenance unit. Most women try to be a little more discreet, but whatever. It is a natural thing, and I'm all for it, but if you're gonna whip it out in the break room, I can see the problems starting immediately.:cert:

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