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ORIGINAL: Ishtarr

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ORIGINAL: Real0ne

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ORIGINAL: Ishtarr
And yes, considering that there is nothing that states that breastfeeding in court is illegal, and it's solely up to the judge, they could hang up a sign to state that it wouldn't be allowed.

The judge DOES NOT OWN that property! 

He has no LEGITIMATE authority to make any such claim!

I could put up a sign right over the top of his that says breastfeeding allowed.   Now what?

If I paid one cent of taxes ever in my life I am now by the contract am an equal SHAREHOLDER in the ownership of that property, hence it now requires a statute or that judge is in violation of his office and subject to tort and criminal proceedings as such.

Do you advocate judges creating law from the bench which is outside their granted authority or didnt you realize that is what that would be?

(when people act and think like slaves trust me THEY WILL BE treated like slaves!!!)

I'm by NO MEANS saying that a judge should be allowed to decide over such things. I don't think they should.
But then again, I also think that most of the times I've seen somebody be held in contempt was purely criminal behavior on the judge's part.

I agree that is should be a woman's right to breastfeed in court -if breastfeeding in public is legal- but I at the same time realize that it doesn't work that way.
What should and shouldn't be the case rarely applies when a judge decides to play god in his own courtroom.
I would therefore always go from the assumption that he'll take things in a worst case scenario, and wouldn't breastfeed in court myself.

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court:

5. Persons who compose the retinue or council of a king or emperor.

6. The persons or judges assembled for hearing and deciding causes, civil, criminal, military, naval or ecclesiastical; as a court of law; a court of chancery; a court martial; a court of admiralty; an ecclesiastical court; court baron; &c. Hence,

7. Any jurisdiction, civil, military, or ecclesiastical.

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"In Suits at common law, (which has been abolished by statute as a so called right of the state, except for narrow circumstances) where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any Court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law."

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ORIGINAL: Real0ne

it is NOT the judges courtroom and it is NOT the judges court.

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There's so much anger and bitterness in this thread, and I'm not entirely sure why.

For whatever reason every thread that treads into public breast feeding seems to be very contentious.
People have very strong opinions on the rightness of it.
And my bias is I don't understand those who speak out so strongly against it that the solutions they offer are using a public restroom, bottle feeding or simply staying home.

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ORIGINAL: Ishtarr

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ORIGINAL: Real0ne

it is NOT the judges courtroom and it is NOT the judges court.

I understand that, the judges, in the courtrooms I've been in, do not.

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ORIGINAL: angelikaJ

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ORIGINAL: xxblushesxx

There's so much anger and bitterness in this thread, and I'm not entirely sure why.

For whatever reason every thread that treads into public breast feeding seems to be very contentious.
People have very strong opinions on the rightness of it.
And my bias is I don't understand those who speak out so strongly against it that the solutions they offer are using a public restroom, bottle feeding or simply staying home.

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Ok, I think we all get the gist that a celebrity might cause other people to be a bit twattish.......... but who is interested in some run of the mill girl feeding her baby?

No-one has yet answered this...... was she breaking a law? Was she doing something wrong, legally? Or is it just a matter of *feeling* it's not the right thing to do?

Surely in court of all places, that matters?

agirl

Ok, I realize there is obvious cultural difference, which honestly is surprising. Where until quite recently (historically), the "decorum" of a court room included putting on silly white wigs?

Surely in a court, there are some things one just shouldn't do. Not because it is "illegal" but because it is inappropriate for that particular environment.

I get it, women breast feed everywhere in the UK with complete disregard for their surroundings and everyone must accept it or keep quiet. Not here.

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ORIGINAL: abusetoi

Children shouldn't be in the courtroom unless they are either the plaintiff or the defendant, period. That's what babysitters or family are for, folks. If you have no family, or are broke and can't afford a babysitter, then you've got bigger problems than trying to fend off people who don't want to see breastfeeding in court, or hear baby slurping sounds in court (my God, already). Are we not a civilized society? The courtroom is no place for breastfeeding or children in general.

If you *can't afford* a sitter, then you need to get to work on getting your finances to the point where you CAN afford a sitter. If you have a child that require a sitter, then you NEED to be able to afford a sitter, otherwise, you can't afford to have a child. Children are not inexpensive to have or raise and you need to THINK about these things before having sex. So many people are so irresponsible anymore and unfortunately for them and the rest of us, they seem to think it's ok to be irresponsible, being all too ready to spew excuses for why this that and the other isn't their fault; that they're a victim of circumstance. Bullshit. You're an adult and are expected to act like one. Leave the excuses at the door; they're not welcome here. Start thinking *CAN* do, instead of *CAN'T* do.

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ORIGINAL: abusetoi

Children shouldn't be in the courtroom unless they are either the plaintiff or the defendant, period. That's what babysitters or family are for, folks. If you have no family, or are broke and can't afford a babysitter, then you've got bigger problems than trying to fend off people who don't want to see breastfeeding in court, or hear baby slurping sounds in court (my God, already). Are we not a civilized society? The courtroom is no place for breastfeeding or children in general.

If you *can't afford* a sitter, then you need to get to work on getting your finances to the point where you CAN afford a sitter. If you have a child that require a sitter, then you NEED to be able to afford a sitter, otherwise, you can't afford to have a child. Children are not inexpensive to have or raise and you need to THINK about these things before having sex. So many people are so irresponsible anymore and unfortunately for them and the rest of us, they seem to think it's ok to be irresponsible, being all too ready to spew excuses for why this that and the other isn't their fault; that they're a victim of circumstance. Bullshit. You're an adult and are expected to act like one. Leave the excuses at the door; they're not welcome here. Start thinking *CAN* do, instead of *CAN'T* do.

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ORIGINAL: abusetoi

Children shouldn't be in the courtroom unless they are either the plaintiff or the defendant, period. That's what babysitters or family are for, folks. If you have no family, or are broke and can't afford a babysitter, then you've got bigger problems than trying to fend off people who don't want to see breastfeeding in court, or hear baby slurping sounds in court (my God, already). Are we not a civilized society? The courtroom is no place for breastfeeding or children in general.

If you *can't afford* a sitter, then you need to get to work on getting your finances to the point where you CAN afford a sitter. If you have a child that require a sitter, then you NEED to be able to afford a sitter, otherwise, you can't afford to have a child. Children are not inexpensive to have or raise and you need to THINK about these things before having sex. So many people are so irresponsible anymore and unfortunately for them and the rest of us, they seem to think it's ok to be irresponsible, being all too ready to spew excuses for why this that and the other isn't their fault; that they're a victim of circumstance. Bullshit. You're an adult and are expected to act like one. Leave the excuses at the door; they're not welcome here. Start thinking *CAN* do, instead of *CAN'T* do.

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ORIGINAL: GreedyTop

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ORIGINAL: abusetoi

Children shouldn't be in the courtroom unless they are either the plaintiff or the defendant, period. That's what babysitters or family are for, folks. If you have no family, or are broke and can't afford a babysitter, then you've got bigger problems than trying to fend off people who don't want to see breastfeeding in court, or hear baby slurping sounds in court (my God, already). Are we not a civilized society? The courtroom is no place for breastfeeding or children in general.

If you *can't afford* a sitter, then you need to get to work on getting your finances to the point where you CAN afford a sitter. If you have a child that require a sitter, then you NEED to be able to afford a sitter, otherwise, you can't afford to have a child. Children are not inexpensive to have or raise and you need to THINK about these things before having sex. So many people are so irresponsible anymore and unfortunately for them and the rest of us, they seem to think it's ok to be irresponsible, being all too ready to spew excuses for why this that and the other isn't their fault; that they're a victim of circumstance. Bullshit. You're an adult and are expected to act like one. Leave the excuses at the door; they're not welcome here. Start thinking *CAN* do, instead of *CAN'T* do.

fuck you and your entitled ass.

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ORIGINAL: GreedyTop

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ORIGINAL: abusetoi

Children shouldn't be in the courtroom unless they are either the plaintiff or the defendant, period. That's what babysitters or family are for, folks. If you have no family, or are broke and can't afford a babysitter, then you've got bigger problems than trying to fend off people who don't want to see breastfeeding in court, or hear baby slurping sounds in court (my God, already). Are we not a civilized society? The courtroom is no place for breastfeeding or children in general.

If you *can't afford* a sitter, then you need to get to work on getting your finances to the point where you CAN afford a sitter. If you have a child that require a sitter, then you NEED to be able to afford a sitter, otherwise, you can't afford to have a child. Children are not inexpensive to have or raise and you need to THINK about these things before having sex. So many people are so irresponsible anymore and unfortunately for them and the rest of us, they seem to think it's ok to be irresponsible, being all too ready to spew excuses for why this that and the other isn't their fault; that they're a victim of circumstance. Bullshit. You're an adult and are expected to act like one. Leave the excuses at the door; they're not welcome here. Start thinking *CAN* do, instead of *CAN'T* do.

fuck you and your entitled ass.

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ORIGINAL: abusetoi

Children shouldn't be in the courtroom unless they are either the plaintiff or the defendant, period. That's what babysitters or family are for, folks. If you have no family, or are broke and can't afford a babysitter, then you've got bigger problems than trying to fend off people who don't want to see breastfeeding in court, or hear baby slurping sounds in court (my God, already). Are we not a civilized society? The courtroom is no place for breastfeeding or children in general.

If you *can't afford* a sitter, then you need to get to work on getting your finances to the point where you CAN afford a sitter. If you have a child that require a sitter, then you NEED to be able to afford a sitter, otherwise, you can't afford to have a child. Children are not inexpensive to have or raise and you need to THINK about these things before having sex. So many people are so irresponsible anymore and unfortunately for them and the rest of us, they seem to think it's ok to be irresponsible, being all too ready to spew excuses for why this that and the other isn't their fault; that they're a victim of circumstance. Bullshit. You're an adult and are expected to act like one. Leave the excuses at the door; they're not welcome here. Start thinking *CAN* do, instead of *CAN'T* do.