Tuesday September 27, 2005

Cootchie-cootchie-coo

• Posted by Rob (#1) on September 27, 2005 13:42 CEST

Now here is some legislation I can approve of:

A West Yorkshire hospital has banned visitors from cooing at new-born babies over fears their human rights are being breached and to reduce infection.

A statement from Calderdale Royal Hospital in Halifax said staff had held an advice session to highlight the need for respect and dignity for patients.

On one ward there is a doll featuring the message: "What makes you think I want to be looked at?"

I realise my support for this drastic measure goes somewhat against my libertarian nature and opposition against over-zealous legislation. But in this case human rights take precedence - even though I am mostly concerned with the rights of bystanders myself. Cootchie-cootchie-could'ya-please-shut-the-fuck-up indeed.

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