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Irvings fire editor over breastfeeding cover
Irvings fire editor over breastfeeding cover
Last updated Oct 12 2005 06:32 AM NDT CBC News The Irving newspaper group in New Brunswick has pulled the latest issue of Here magazine from store shelves and fired its editor after a photo of a breastfeeding baby appeared on its cover. The photo is an extreme close-up of a tiny baby suckling at its mother's breast. The cover promoted a story about World Breastfeeding Week, which began Oct. 1. The story also highlighted the low rates of breastfeeding in New Brunswick. Original Oct. 6 cover Irving news executives replaced the photo with a cartoon drawing of a woman holding a baby in a blanket. Former Here editor Miriam Christensen says she was fired Oct. 6, after Brunswick News executives recalled the paper bearing the original cover from delivery trucks and stores across the province. Christensen had given notice of her plans to resign for other reasons a few days earlier. Christensen is surprised at her former employer's reaction to the photo, and says she didn't think an image of a nursing baby would offend anyone. "I never thought they would pull it. We had a professional photographer in Saint John go to this woman's house, who was more than kind to agree. The photos were beautiful, they were all beautiful and I really like that one in particular. I just thought it was a really sweet moment." Replacement cover Brunswick News vice-president Victor Mlodecki told CBC the original cover was inappropriate for some of the locations that might have distributed it. Moncton coffee shop Joe Mokka is one of the few places that received copies of Here with the original front page. Café manager Gail Morin says her customers didn't seem to mind the photo. "Nobody's ever approached [me]. I wouldn't take it down, even if they did. It's natural, it's nature. It's nothing wrong with it." Freelance journalist Brent MacDonald wrote the cover story and is angry the photo was pulled. He says the cover was an important part of the piece. He says he won't work for the paper any more. "That photo was pulled, the image of a mother breastfeeding her baby, and it really didn't do any justice to the story, or the real issue here, that mothers in New Brunswick aren't breastfeeding their babies and babies are being shortchanged." Here is a free weekly magazine targeting urban youth in New Brunswick. It was an independent publication for five years until 2004, when Irving-owned Brunswick News bought it. MORE NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR NEWS FPI trust plans on hold |
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Irvings fire editor over breastfeeding cover
I saw this on another bf newsgroup this morning - what a shame that they
can't deal with this - I saw the photo - it's a very well-done shot and IMO not at all offensive. The modern world has a long way to go . . . wrote in message ... Irvings fire editor over breastfeeding cover Last updated Oct 12 2005 06:32 AM NDT CBC News The Irving newspaper group in New Brunswick has pulled the latest issue of Here magazine from store shelves and fired its editor after a photo of a breastfeeding baby appeared on its cover. The photo is an extreme close-up of a tiny baby suckling at its mother's breast. The cover promoted a story about World Breastfeeding Week, which began Oct. 1. The story also highlighted the low rates of breastfeeding in New Brunswick. Original Oct. 6 cover Irving news executives replaced the photo with a cartoon drawing of a woman holding a baby in a blanket. Former Here editor Miriam Christensen says she was fired Oct. 6, after Brunswick News executives recalled the paper bearing the original cover from delivery trucks and stores across the province. Christensen had given notice of her plans to resign for other reasons a few days earlier. Christensen is surprised at her former employer's reaction to the photo, and says she didn't think an image of a nursing baby would offend anyone. "I never thought they would pull it. We had a professional photographer in Saint John go to this woman's house, who was more than kind to agree. The photos were beautiful, they were all beautiful and I really like that one in particular. I just thought it was a really sweet moment." Replacement cover Brunswick News vice-president Victor Mlodecki told CBC the original cover was inappropriate for some of the locations that might have distributed it. Moncton coffee shop Joe Mokka is one of the few places that received copies of Here with the original front page. Café manager Gail Morin says her customers didn't seem to mind the photo. "Nobody's ever approached [me]. I wouldn't take it down, even if they did. It's natural, it's nature. It's nothing wrong with it." Freelance journalist Brent MacDonald wrote the cover story and is angry the photo was pulled. He says the cover was an important part of the piece. He says he won't work for the paper any more. "That photo was pulled, the image of a mother breastfeeding her baby, and it really didn't do any justice to the story, or the real issue here, that mothers in New Brunswick aren't breastfeeding their babies and babies are being shortchanged." Here is a free weekly magazine targeting urban youth in New Brunswick. It was an independent publication for five years until 2004, when Irving-owned Brunswick News bought it. MORE NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR NEWS FPI trust plans on hold |
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Irvings fire editor over breastfeeding cover
Patagonia wrote:
I saw this on another bf newsgroup this morning - what a shame that they can't deal with this - I saw the photo - it's a very well-done shot and IMO not at all offensive. The modern world has a long way to go . . . I'd love to see the pic if you can tell me where you saw it... was it online? It is a really sad case... Jo |
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Irvings fire editor over breastfeeding cover
"Jo" wrote:
I'd love to see the pic if you can tell me where you saw it... was it online? It is a really sad case... Jo http://nb.cbc.ca/regional/servlet/Vi...tpaper11102005 Rj |
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Irvings fire editor over breastfeeding cover
Rebecca Jo wrote:
"Jo" wrote: I'd love to see the pic if you can tell me where you saw it... was it online? It is a really sad case... Jo http://nb.cbc.ca/regional/servlet/Vi...tpaper11102005 Rj Thanks! But I can't see what is wrong with it! Jo |
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Irvings fire editor over breastfeeding cover
"Jo" wrote in message
... Rebecca Jo wrote: "Jo" wrote: I'd love to see the pic if you can tell me where you saw it... was it online? It is a really sad case... Jo http://nb.cbc.ca/regional/servlet/Vi...tpaper11102005 Rj Thanks! But I can't see what is wrong with it! You know, I think I've figured out why people have a problem with photos like this, and breastfeeding in general. It can't be the breast - there isn't even any nipple showing, and you can see more breast at the beach. I think it's because our culture is so squeamish about body fluids. I think the mere idea that there is a body fluid transfer going on that upsets people with this problem. It's a step away from wearing Michael Jackson-like gloves and masks and putting blankets over your children. -- Amy Mum to Carlos born sleeping 20/11/02, & Ana born screaming 30/06/04 http://www.freewebs.com/carlos2002/ http://www.babiesonline.com/babies/a/ana%5Fj%5F2004/ My blog: http://spaces.msn.com/members/querer-hijo-querer-hija/ |
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Irvings fire editor over breastfeeding cover
Mum of Two wrote: You know, I think I've figured out why people have a problem with photos like this, and breastfeeding in general. It can't be the breast - there isn't even any nipple showing, and you can see more breast at the beach. I think it's because our culture is so squeamish about body fluids. I think the mere idea that there is a body fluid transfer going on that upsets people with this problem. It's a step away from wearing Michael Jackson-like gloves and masks and putting blankets over your children. That's an interesting point. When I first had ds and my niece and nephew came to visit I went upstairs to bf. Niece (age 8)followed and was really interested in it all. Curious Nephew (7)followed after a bit and decided bf was 'minging'. When asked why he said it wasn't my breast that was minging but the fact that ds was eating from it. He was horrified when his mum pointed out he used to love eating from her and made slurping noises His latest cheekiness: Mum and Nephew in his bedroom having a disagreement. Mum telling M off N: See that M: Yes, it's a door. N: Use it. Jeni |
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Irvings fire editor over breastfeeding cover
Mum of Two wrote:
You know, I think I've figured out why people have a problem with photos like this, and breastfeeding in general. It can't be the breast - there isn't even any nipple showing, and you can see more breast at the beach. I think it's because our culture is so squeamish about body fluids. I think the mere idea that there is a body fluid transfer going on that upsets people with this problem. It's a step away from wearing Michael Jackson-like gloves and masks and putting blankets over your children. What about blood transfusion - is that a problem as well? There's bodily fluid and then there's bodily fluid. I certainly distinquish. (the nice and the yucky) Tine, Denmark |
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Irvings fire editor over breastfeeding cover
"Cocoamum" wrote in message
... Mum of Two wrote: You know, I think I've figured out why people have a problem with photos like this, and breastfeeding in general. It can't be the breast - there isn't even any nipple showing, and you can see more breast at the beach. I think it's because our culture is so squeamish about body fluids. I think the mere idea that there is a body fluid transfer going on that upsets people with this problem. It's a step away from wearing Michael Jackson-like gloves and masks and putting blankets over your children. What about blood transfusion - is that a problem as well? There's bodily fluid and then there's bodily fluid. I certainly distinquish. (the nice and the yucky) That's the thing, I think a lot of people don't distinguish. Perhaps it's tied in with a wider fear of the spread of germs? Spraying everything with disinfectant etc? I'm sure a lot of people have huge issues with blood transfusion too. Once you have children, you soon realise that you can't stop them catching every little bug that comes along. Children drool all over things, and put everything in their mouths. I think most parents cease to worry about the things that are mildly yucky but don't pose any real threat after a while. As an observation, *most* of the people who have publicly voiced opinions against NIP recently seem to be childless. That isn't to say that everyone who is childless has a problem with NIP, but perhaps in general terms if you're childless you're more likely to have a different perspective of germs/bodily fluids? -- Amy Mum to Carlos born sleeping 20/11/02, & Ana born screaming 30/06/04 http://www.freewebs.com/carlos2002/ http://www.babiesonline.com/babies/a/ana%5Fj%5F2004/ My blog: http://spaces.msn.com/members/querer-hijo-querer-hija/ -- Amy Mum to Carlos born sleeping 20/11/02, & Ana born screaming 30/06/04 http://www.freewebs.com/carlos2002/ http://www.babiesonline.com/babies/a/ana%5Fj%5F2004/ My blog: http://spaces.msn.com/members/querer-hijo-querer-hija/ |
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