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I'd list the reasons why I disagree with you, but others have already stated those reasons far better than I could myself ;-)

I will add, however, one observation... I've noticed many disputes here at FR stem from small variances in our individual hierarchies of values. Individual freedom and personal safety from others causing us harm are both important values, yet they frequently come into conflict. I happen to believe that it is desirable to give up this small item of liberty (nursing while driving) in order to further the personal safety of the infant and others on the road. You apparently believe differently and it seems there are no arguments that can make you reconsider that stance. It's amazing to me that such bitter arguments can occur between people who believe in the same values, just to slightly different degrees.

Now, as far as Mr-and-Mrs-I-Do-Not-Follow-Laws-But-Pretend-To-On-TV... they've got some pretty far-fetched ideas that are entirely alien to me. Fine. Either follow the laws governing the highways or don't drive, that doesn't impinge on their freedom. They are more than welcome to believe whatever oddball religion, cult, or separatist belief system they want... on a bus... or walking... or on a horse which was the mode of travel when the Constamatooshin was written. That may be why it didn't occur to Madison to include a clause about not breastfeeding an infant while driving a car on the Interstate.