[punky]

I was kinda in two minds wether to sign the petition.

While it doesn't bother me, it bothers others. Both sides don't want to hurt one other, but have their own sincere beliefs. I think it seems unfair of the government to make a law to appease one of these groups whilst directly hurting the other.

Reading the petition, it does say "public place". It does seem even more unfair to make a mother trying to feed a hungry baby find a private place, which could be some considerable distance away. Because of that I signed the petition.

I would hope though, if it came down to a situation where one mother was breastfeeding her child, and one person was offended by it, that they would meet each other half-way at least, and both turn away, or if at a table, switch tables maybe? TBH I thought some common sense and consideration would sort out the situation, rather than having to have a law enforcing it. The same would apply to someone if they were picking their nose, biting their nails, belching or telling inappropriate jokes. It isn't illegal (the latter is a bit iffy though, but many jokes are inapproriate for kids without being illegal). If everyone took an attitude to please themselves, where would we be?

I am begining to wonder though if this isn't making a mountain out of a molehill. I have never even see a breastfeeding woman. The vast majority on here don't seem to be offended by it, so it can't be that common an occurence?

Still, signed nonetheless.