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bfmomma · 07-31-2005, 11:00 AM

I don’t watch his show because he annoys me but I got this on another list I’m on. He is calling breast feeding in public an “inappropriate habit.” Please take a second to let him know how you feel about him spreading this ignorant message and remind him of your state laws protecting the right to breast feed in public. Come on ladies…send this to every group you’re on and get everyone to let Dr. Phil know what you think!!! I did!!!

Here’s the link for the show topic:

http://www.drphil.com/plugger/respond/?plugID=9244

And here’s the link to send a comment to the show:

http://www.drphil.com/plugger/respond/?plugID=9164

From the website:

”Do you think it's okay to breast feed your child in public places but others complain that your behavior is inappropriate?

Have strangers told you that they are appalled by your breast feeding in restaurants, grocery stores, public restrooms, department stores, doctor's offices, etc. but you think breast feeding is such a natural and beautiful act that you should have the right to do it anywhere and anytime you please?

OR do you know someone who breast feeds their child in public and you are offended by it? Do you need Dr. Phil's help at confronting your friend or family member about their inappropriate habit to breast feed in public?”

Christi · 07-31-2005, 01:19 PM

The first link is to sign up for a TV show on the subject of breastfeeding in public. He's not saying it IS an inappropriate habit, he's saying IF YOU THINK it's an inapropriate habit, then come confront your friend about it on the show. He may very well feel that it's inapropriate, but I can't even tell that these are his words, since they refer to Dr. Phil in the third person.

I do agree, however, that it's inappropriate for him to host a segment inviting people to ridicule their friends for NIP.