Keep in mind, I was one of the first ones to admit on page one that it makes me uncomfortable, and I'd rather not see it. I'd never say anything, or give a look; I walk away if possible, or just look elsewhere.
I can't fathom being rude about it. I know who I am, I am who I am, and I'm fully aware I simply wasn't around it when I was younger (youngest member of the family, and I couldn't even be breastfed past about 3 days because of health issues).
But you know what? That's what being part of a society is about. Learning to deal with things that you may not agree with or love, because they don't infringe directly on your rights (heck, there are plenty of things people do that do infringe on my rights - I'll worry about those first). There should be zero pride in saying "This is who I am and by god, you are all going to get me 100% regardless of who I offend or hurt". That's not being a good adult, a good person, or a good American. The Constitution assures you the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. It doesn't promise you won't see a kid sucking on a breast at Wal-Mart.
If we can get that in the Constitution, I sure as heck want to be promised that I don't have to see people with dangling pants, tattoos, multiple piercings, those who are smoking, and obviously dyed hair. Every one of those things makes me force my eyes to stay level, rather than start rolling around. Oooh, or skinny jeans. That definitely needs to be in there.
For those who breast feed - I promise not to make a peep while you do it in public, if you don't shout "it's beautiful and natural!" as I wander away. Deal?
I can't fathom being rude about it. I know who I am, I am who I am, and I'm fully aware I simply wasn't around it when I was younger (youngest member of the family, and I couldn't even be breastfed past about 3 days because of health issues).
But you know what? That's what being part of a society is about. Learning to deal with things that you may not agree with or love, because they don't infringe directly on your rights (heck, there are plenty of things people do that do infringe on my rights - I'll worry about those first). There should be zero pride in saying "This is who I am and by god, you are all going to get me 100% regardless of who I offend or hurt". That's not being a good adult, a good person, or a good American. The Constitution assures you the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. It doesn't promise you won't see a kid sucking on a breast at Wal-Mart.
If we can get that in the Constitution, I sure as heck want to be promised that I don't have to see people with dangling pants, tattoos, multiple piercings, those who are smoking, and obviously dyed hair. Every one of those things makes me force my eyes to stay level, rather than start rolling around. Oooh, or skinny jeans. That definitely needs to be in there.
For those who breast feed - I promise not to make a peep while you do it in public, if you don't shout "it's beautiful and natural!" as I wander away. Deal?
I tend to assume that most women -- and their babies -- would rather have peace and privacy when they are breastfeeding and leave them to it. It always seems like a very intimate time and I respect that.