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I think we need to put things in perspective. 1. It is a calculated risk. By risk, I mean, losing job/relationship, which can lead to the destruction of income and thus make exposing even in this small way a huge risk. The OP clearly does this often and had no fear of either repercussion. As someone else said, I work with children and would never be able to risk that. 2. Does one persons actions represent us all? No. We are too varied. I think he matches the stereotype of an adult baby and possibly what people think of when they read about us, those that don't think we are pedophiles. The op might have helped those women understand it is harmless/innocent. Given I am a DL only, I can easily say that isn't my interest. And for those who are AB, I am sure most would agree, if it were socially acceptable, they would love to do that. 3. Never confuse kindness to the face with genuine kindness. I. The south we have an expression "smiling behind your teeth" which means behind all the smiles and welcoming is a sinister person judging and possibly wanting to harm. I am not saying those moms will do this, but I think it impossible to say they didn't judge. We have no idea what conversations happened after. It has been my experience that most people are too cowardly to be rude to your face. They wait till you are gone to spread poison. We have seen this in school/work all the time. Therefore I can't take seriously the reactions at the time there. People are not such characatures that they will go "eww" to your face. Especially not mature adults. Society ingrained that as wrong so only the courageous or assholes are willing to speak their mind openly. All in all, I would never do that. More power to you, but if even the people who share your desires are uncomfortable, imagine how others feel? Still, as I said earlier, your choices were weighted so I am sure you are fine. Spargano

I think you hit the nail with the proverbial hammer with your post. Thank you.

EMT Basic on Civilian side and a Combat Medic on the Military side. Im currently working with paramedic classes and looking forward to the Volunteer work at my Fire Department when I get word back from them.

Volly myself

Spent many years as a firefighter and paramedic in Baltimore County, MD.

I am the same way.

Volunteer FF about 20 minutes north of Pittsburgh Pa, for about 4 years now. Love every minute of it.

I was a volunteer firefighter for 30 yrs, as well as a first responder, and also an E.M.T. for 10 of those years

I was a volunteer fire fighter and paramedic.

I'm a medic in Dallas

I am a police officer, have been for over 25 years. I have been a patrol officer, a detective, crime scene investigator and worked many different types of crimes. I have worked with fireman doing arson investigations, EMT's at accidents and assaults and have great respect for what the bring to the table in the protection of those around us. Thank you to all our public safety persons. On

I have been an EMT for 9ish years and a fire fighter for 6 years. Just last year I was able to get up into the paramedic field of it and have saved alot of lives!!!