Okay so this is fairly absurd, not to mention ironic in "The Show Me State."
http://www.kansascity.com/2013/10/18/4562040/breastfeeding-mom-faces-penalties.html
I'd like to take a moment to point out that the fine state of Oregon is one of the eleven alluded to in the article which allows exemption from jury duty for breastfeeding mothers. Because WE believe in freedom, and babies. (Sticks out tongue in vaguely Southeast direction.) Even California will let you off the hook for being sole caregiver of a kiddo under five.
So that said, I will say that in my experience it usually helps to start with factual statements of need in a polite tone. "I would like to serve my civic duty, but my son is dependent on me for food and child care, and my first responsibility is to him." Or something. Meanwhile I'm pleased to see that some proposed legislation is on the docket in MO. It's 2013, people. Babies matter. Other self-righteous statements of indignance.
Mama Suzi is on your side, ladies.
Much love,
Suzi
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