Monday, April 24, 2006

Dear Mean and Ignorant People

Mean People: If you can't be bothered to read my story in its entirety and accept it at face value, and then make incredibly mean-spirited comments accusing me of purposefully exposing myself or trying to build a case for a lawsuit, expect your comments to be deleted.

Ignorant People: Keep up the good work! You're hilarious!

10 comments:

Unknown said...

It seems like these ignorant people are congregating on your site from somewhere... Have you thought of installing a sitemeter? Maybe there's some anti-breastfeeding site out there funneling asshats over here?

You know, it isn't the ignorance I despise as much as the cowardice. You're entitled to your backwards beliefs, but you should be prepared to back those beliefs up with a name at the very least.

Anonymous said...

Not only do I live in your area, I too am a breastfeeding mother. I've blogged about your situation, and want to let you know I've written Freddie's and am very proud of you as a fellow nursing mother and woman. Your courage in the face of such horrid behavior is commendable.

- Kim (Basement Variety)

Anonymous said...

Keep on keepin' on, lady! Breastfeeding is a natural, wonderful way to nourish a child! What is it with this country? People don't blink an eye at the gratuitious violence they their children witness daily, but freak out if they see a woman breastfeeding. Puritanical bullshit. Hypocrites! Ugh!

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adymommy said...

How are you keeping calm and writing so well? You amaze me, your story has me so fired up that I can't post on my own blog but you stay very calm with all these idiots.
I agree with the hiding behind "anonymous" comment. If you are confident in your beliefs then shouldn't you annouce it to the world?
I am pro breastfeeding at home, in public, ANYWHERE, and I will tell anyone who asks.

radmama said...

You are doing a fabulous thing. Keep up the good work!!

Anonymous said...

Way to go Chris. I live down the street from Gateway Freddies, and I just heard about your story. As soon as I heard I wanted to take my still nursing 2 1/2 year old and go show people something exciting! I am also 8 1/2 mos. pregnant. Why is it we can drive down I-84 and see a half-naked woman on the side of a building for an ad for "Rockstar Energy Drink" but the sight of a child eating disgusts people? Tell me when the nurse-in is, I'll be there!

Julie

Unknown said...

Ositaleche's comment sparked this thought in my head:

If I have to worry about making the people around me comfortable when I feed my child, why is it that the redneck trashy women who are always hitting their kids in Publix while I'm shopping don't feel the need to make ME comfortable?

Anonymous said...

I've enjoyed reading your story and your determination. As a breastfeeding mother myself, idiots like the ones you've mentioned frustrate me to no end...who thinks they should go home and stay there if they don't want to see something as normal as breastfeeding? Losers.

Anonymous said...

Bravo to you!!! I think you are awesome for standing up for what you believe and for doing the best thing for that beautiful baby of yours...

Jennifer in Illinois,
BFing for 13 months and still going strong!

Anonymous said...

I can not say enough great things about your bravery and committment. Thank you for your time and energy spent standing up for the right thing. The criticism of women feeding their children in the healthiest (mentally, emotionally and physically) manner possible is sick and perverted. Sometimes I get overwhelmed and saddened by the ignorance and ill will spewing around everywhere. Thank you for reminding me to stand up for my kids and myself and doing what I know is right - no matter who whines about it.