Is breastfeeding in uniform is disrespectful to the military?

[2RHPZ]

I put it here, not in OT&H, because it may be a serious debate. For those who might feel offended, following links contain partial nudity:

Original source and interesting point of view @Jezebel.

[Breakfast in Vegas]

It's only an issue if you are an idiot or Jerry Falwell or both.

[Ngati Tumatauenga]

There is no problem.

It's not being done for fun. It's a necessary requirement at certain times for the sustainment of human life.

I've been in close proximity to soldiers urinating and defecating on excercise and operations as well. That didn't bother me either.

[shermbodius]

I have to agree. It is a natural part of life. Not sexy or sickning, just what it is.

[Ulytau]

about kind of situtiation even if you see and feel annoyed pretend you didnt see and my personal idea its not disrespectful even we can say its respeful and can be example to many women all around the world.

[Nyusu]

The only ones who are offended are the one who are generally offended by the breast feeding. And they are the weird ones, not the mothers. Breastfeeding was the norm for the most time, it only recently that it became a taboo for some people.

[harryc]

The only ones who are offended are the one who are generally offended by the breast feeding. And they are the weird ones, not the mothers. Breastfeeding was the norm for the most time, it only recently that it became a taboo for some people.

x2 - and from a practical point - one less logistical headache as no bottles, formula, nipples (they wear out) are required, just the soldiers normal rations. AND in the long run it will result in healthier veterans and lower VA cost since breast feeding is very healthy for the mom.

[[WDW]Megaraptor]

They're comparing it to urinating and defecating [while in uniform]," says Crystal Scott, a military spouse

Umm...so do people not urinate or defecate while wearing a uniform?

(OK, so getting your picture taken while doing it and putting on the internet is a little strange, but not the act itself...)

[Rattfink]

Breast feeding in uniform is a natural by product of being a service member and a responsible mother at the same time.
Publicity for a cause in uniform on the other hand...
@nyusu...that may be the most intelligent thing you have posted up since joining MPN.

[23EightySix]

Im cool with it as long as I can see the nipple.

[C.Puffs]

The only ones who are offended are the one who are generally offended by the breast feeding. And they are the weird ones, not the mothers. Breastfeeding was the norm for the most time, it only recently that it became a taboo for some people.

So is f--king and taking a dump. One generally doesn't do either in public though if there's an alternative.

[custodes]

I don't care about this latest breastfeeding thing. It seems necessary. I have changed my mind about another aspect of this. I no longer support women in the military and think it has been a mistake.

[Mordoror]

So is f--king and taking a dump. One generally doesn't do either in public though if there's an alternative.

Irrelevant comparison
And you know it (i hope)

[Corrupt]

So is f--king and taking a dump. One generally doesn't do either in public though if there's an alternative.

Breastfeeding in public is generally considered acceptable.

[Nyusu]

So is f--king and taking a dump. One generally doesn't do either in public though if there's an alternative.

Well for most time there is no alternative. Baby is hungry. You feed it. End of story. Did never trouble anybody. And still doesnt in many parts of the world for the simple reason of there being no baby food available for biggest part of human history. Comparing it to taking a dump is...