Talk:Self breast exam

How was that image offensive and/or graphic. The woman's breast was concealed by her hand - it was a harmless image demonstrating exam technique.

Highly graphic and offensive image? Oh please! JamesK 22:14, 15 March 2007 (EDT)

Is this not intended as a reference tool that is considered safe for children? Do you really consider nudity appropriate? --BillOReillyFan 22:15, 15 March 2007 (EDT)

That wasn't nudity. Really, how on earth was that 'unsafe' for children? JamesK 22:17, 15 March 2007 (EDT)

I saw a woman's body. I saw no clothes. It was completely unnecessary. The article is just as informative without it, and much more friendly to younger users. They don't need to see a woman touching herself intimately to learn about breast examinations. --BillOReillyFan 22:23, 15 March 2007 (EDT)

How is the female form offensive to children? Especially a photo of a breast exam? It is not even remotely sexual... Are you also going to disallow presentation of Michaelangelo's David?

Michaelangelo's David is a piece of rock, not an actual person. --BillOReillyFan 22:23, 15 March 2007 (EDT)

It's still a visual representation of the human form. How, in all honesty, do you think this photo is offensive? This is an illustration of a diagnostic technique. How does that warrant offensiveness? I am just trying to understand where you are coming from here...

Would you not find it inappropriate for such a picture to be hanging on the wall of a kindergarten or elementary school class? If so, why would we tolerate it here? --BillOReillyFan 22:28, 15 March 2007 (EDT)

No, actually. I do not find a photo of the human form offensive for children. For heaven's sake, about 50% of children are brestfed in infancy. Once a child reaches the age of 5, how do breasts suddenly become offensive. Furthermore, many young women do not know how to perform a correct breast exam. In my experience, photographs are extremely helpful in this arena.