Can I Get an Inhaler with that Dandelion?

When I started writing that, I was pissed about a lobbist group having that much power. Somewhere along the way, what I was going to write about got changed.
But, I think you said exactly what I was thinking when I sat down to write this.

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It became a political-clout-toting, formula-company-lobbying effort to change it, NOT the health folks thinking, "Hmm, what is the most inclusive, objective, and yet motivating public service announcement we can come up with?" That is exactly the lack of proactivity I get so frustrated with, as well as an indication that in this "democracy" it's all about $ instead of the public's best interest. Grrrr...........

Pulling the ads was deplorable behavior by our government, but the original ads would have inappropriately employed hyperbole and scare tactics. While breastfeeding is best, it isn't always feasible. Women who are not capable of breastfeeding do not need more guilt, particularly guilt that is sponsored by our government. Women who are physically capable of breastfeeding, but lack adequate maternity leave, live in states where public breastfeeding is illegal, or work at jobs that do not provide space or time for breastfeeding or pumping could use real government help in terms of changed laws to provide actual support. Nasty advertisements don't address any of the barriers they are facing.
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Weird. Really weird. I don't particularly like either campaign, but the dandelion is just not cutting it.

~Denise
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