Last night my wife was on the internet and read a story about how a nursing mother was asked to leave a Ruby Tuesday because an old couple complained.  This is odd because the elderly are usually such gracious patrons (generous tippers, too) but the sight of a baby eating was too much for these people and got in the way of their enjoyment of bacon wrapped shrimp and Summer Peach Sangria served by a overenthusiastic teenager wearing no less than 30 flashing buttons.  The mom was asked to leave in spite of the fact that Ruby Tuesday’s policy and Maryland law both state women can breastfeed anywhere in public.

Personally, I may be a little uncomfortable witnessing a breastfeeding.  I know breasts are beautiful and natural but to have them obscured by something like a feeding baby is a little offensive to me.  I wouldn’t complain about it, though.  Not my place.

Once La Leche League, a non profit that promotes education for breastfeeding (sometimes up to 4 years old.  Seriously.  Kind of creepy) caught wind of this, they staged a “Nurse In” at the Ruby Tuesday’s. The restaurant was more than happy to participate and turned it into an event where over 40 mothers came with their babies to nurse and show their support.

That’s all well and good but where’s the justice? What of the old couple that embarrassed that young woman? I think they should have been forced to attend the “nurse in” and have a meal. Not a corner booth, either. I’m talking table in the middle of the room. Surrounded by nursing mothers. Make sure the moms don’t talk, either. So all you hear is that weird suckling noise and baby grunting.

Try enjoying your coleslaw now, you old assholes.