<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by kiwibigdave:
Obviously an emotive topic but don't for a second think this topic is anything to do with the health risks, because if that was the case HigherFlyer would be equally upset about people sneezing on the plane they travelled in.
So try to get this in perspective and realise that it's all about sensibilities - and some people, like HigherFlyer, are clearly not impressed with seeing a naked and dirty butt in the seat next to them. Equally some parents would never consider changing their baby in front of complete strangers because they realise that, right or wrong, some people DO find it offensive.
I'd be quite happy to have neither the particular mother who the question was first asked about nor HigherFlyer sitting next to me . . .</font>
'Obviously', kiwibigdave hasn't read my posts. Again, I have NO PROBLEM with babies on the plane. Once more for the 'obviously' dim witted, I HAVE NO PROBLEM WITH BABIES ON THE PLANE! I DO have a problem with feces on the seat. I have not and would not discourage ANYONE from flying with or without babies. In fact if the mother (or father) is obviously in need of assistance, I would gladly take the baby TO THE LAV and change them myself. As for sneezing, as long as you cover your face when you do it(this is kindergarten stuff), go ahead and sneeze! A sneeze is an involuntary reaction. Changing a diaper is not. It is not the baby's butt that is offensive, it is the open feces and the adult wielding it in an enclosed space where others are present. As for my sensibilities, I am much more offended by your accusations that I would put myself above the child, or anyone else. Beleive me, the difference between sitting next to me versus the diaper changer is, you will never know if you were seated next to me.
Edited for spelling.
[This message has been edited by HigherFlyer (edited 08-04-2003).]