Breastfeeding Wars: Ann Althouse notes a story that isn't critical of breastfeeding, but just doesn't affirm one of it's theoretical benefits, and gets slammed in her comments section. What is it about breastfeeding that brings out the worst in people? One of her commenters has the answer:

All of these parenting issues, not just breastfeeding, seem to bring out the cattiness. I suppose it's because most of us feel a little insecure about what we're doing and so we get defensive if someone makes a different choice. Breastfeeding is probably just the most noticeable because it is more visible than some other parenting choices.

(And yes, I'm breastfeeding as I type this. The current baby is 1 and I can now use both hands while he eats! Do I get a prize for that???)

Yes, you do!!! For you won't refuse to speak on the phone to the doctor you just paged because you are breastfeeding the baby. (An especially annoying thing for the doctor if she just happens to be breastfeeding while returning your call.)