You know, hard as it may be to believe, I get really tired of trying not to offend people. I hate feeling as if I have to placate people just because they're uncomfortable with themselves and their decisions. What, you may ask, am I talking about?
Well, let's say... for just a random example... I post something extolling the virtues of breastfeeding. Obviously there's nothing about that to argue with: breastfeeding is better for a baby. Formula is a far distant second. Keeping that in mind, if you choose not to breastfeed, you should be comfortable with your decision. Or, if for some reason you feel that you were *unable* to breastfeed, then you also need to be comfortable with that. I mean, if *I* had been unable to breastfeed, I would at least rest easy knowing that I'd tried my damnedest to do so -- as should anyone else who's done their best (and yes, I DO know some people who've been unable to nurse). I might feel sad, but I sure as hell wouldn't feel defensive. What's there to defend against if you gave something your all?
But what if, say, you DIDN'T give it your all? What if, despite knowing how much better breastmilk is, you tried but in a half-hearted attempt? Or didn't try at all for purely selfish reasons? Well, then you WOULD feel pretty defensive eh?
You know what? THAT AIN'T MY PROBLEM.
What IS my problem is when said people feel the need to clutter up my space with their political correctness bullshit. NO, I *don't* have to also add that NOT breastfeeding is okay, too. No I DON'T have to say that it's okay to make whatever choice you're comfortable with. No I DON'T have to suck up to you just to make you feel better about your own decisions. If you're that insecure about it, then deal with it on your own. I'm not your fucking therapist.
This isn't actually a rant about breastfeeding. This is about the stupid need some people feel to qualify their opinions. Fuck political correctness. Either feel good about the choices you make, or shut the fuck up when I think you're wrong.
And just for the hell of it, here is the image that appeared when I did a search for "politically incorrect" images:
Breastfeeding is one of the most natural things on the planet. Apparently babies like it too......
Nick
Posted by: Nick | 01/21/2010 at 04:23 PM
Remember, during the aftermath of hurricane Katrina, the people with signs saying they were out of food and their babies were out of formula? Enough lactating moms could have fed EVERYONE.
Posted by: The Queen of the Blog | 01/21/2010 at 07:08 PM