Monday, June 20, 2005

Breast is best anywhere � isn't it?

NEW YORK, (AFP) - In an era when surgical bust enhancement and cleavage-led advertising are accepted norms, it might seem odd that legislation is deemed necessary to protect the most natural function of the female breast.

Last week, Ohio became the 34th US state to sign into law a provision bolstering the right of women to breastfeed in public, amid complaints from nursing mothers of discrimination and harassment.

A common grievance is one of double-standards, as voiced by Lisa Herek of Nebraska when she testified recently to state legislators in support of a pro-breast-feeding bill.

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