Stupid, I think.
Personally I don't see the problem. What bugged the other MPs more? The sight of a naked breast, the presence of a "stranger" who's not a member of parliament or the potential danger of being disturbed by a loud scream or a cute little burp by the baby?
If their argument is the "ethical" one, then they're indeed somewhere in the middle ages, seeing how the Italian government has an ex- Porn extress as a member...or how recently a German MP loudly proclamied his homosexuality to end all rumors. (Quote of the year: " I'm gay, and that's good!").

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While what she did is a bit exhibitionist, I still don't think that's enough reason to kick her out.

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Well its not hard to figure out what happened here:

1. A few people were made uncomfortable by her breast-feeding in the debating chamber.
2. They found a stupid rule that would let them kick her out, thus ending their feeling of being uncomfortable, even though the situation had nothing to do with the purpose of the rule.
3. The idiots in charge listened to them (or were them).

This happens all the time in various forms and contexts, and it is not a phenomenon we ought to encourage.

I do not understand how people can actually be bothered by a mother breastfeeding her child. Its natural and not only should people not be bothered by it, they should never have thrown that lady out.

In the US you can get fined for breastfeeding in public, its utterly ridiculous.

"Oh no I can see her breast, my god I'm scarred for life"

I swear this planet is going to hell in a handbasket.

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Originally posted by DrUg_Tit0 While what she did is a bit exhibitionist, I still don't think that's enough reason to kick her out.

yes, I agree. although, if the rules state that no other persons are allowed in the room, then the newborn baby, being a person, is not allowed in the room.

as for breastfeeding, heh, if this was time for business, kids are not brought to work. unless they want to pass new rules.



>JM<

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Originally posted by JM yes, I agree. although, if the rules state that no other persons are allowed in the room, then the newborn baby, being a person, is not allowed in the room. as for breastfeeding, heh, if this was time for business, kids are not brought to work. unless they want to pass new rules. >JM<

Its a newborn though, the nanny brings the kid to get a quick feeding and takes the baby away after she's done.

She's a polititian and she's doing her job by coming to work even though she just had a child, I'd call that loyalty to those who voted for her

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Originally posted by Thor Its a newborn though, the nanny brings the kid to get a quick feeding and takes the baby away after she's done. She's a polititian and she's doing her job by coming to work even though she just had a child, I'd call that loyalty to those who voted for her

oh yeah, i agree! i have NO problems with breastfeeding in public or at work. all i was saying that the rules were enforced to the maximum in this case....and i dont necessarily agree with them

but thinking more about it, she should've cleared up the issue before feeding the baby. she would've been ignorant not to ANTICIPATE any reactions, or even the worst reaction, which occured.

>JM<