The whole breastfeeding thing

I got berated on an internet forum a while back because I opposed a Virginia law which required Starbucks to permit a woman to breastfeed while in their store.

I want to clarify my position.

First: I love boobs. whether it's right or wrong, I love 'em. Those of you who have met my wife know this to be the case.

Second: seeing a woman breastfeeding in public does not disturb me. I have two small children. I've seen my share of pump-and-dumps, and have no problem with seeing someone whip one out to feed a baby.

Here's my concern: Such a mandate is, at core, the government telling a private property owner how it can operate its privacy. Absent some real discrimination (which this is not), I am opposed to this.

It is discrimination (in this context) to say that one group has fewer rights than another group, based solely on their membership in that group. It is not discrimination to say that no one can be shirtles in a place where food is served...and that includes you, breastfeeders.

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