The Furious Spinner

In the town of Hood River, down the river and through the woods a piece from here, some folks are trying to fluoridate the water. Now, I happen to believe fluoride is not a good thing to put in our public water, but many disagree with me, including some respected and well-intentioned physicians. My argument is: even if it is "harmless," I don't want to drink fluoridated water. Why should I be forced to have it in my water because some experts have decided it is for the public good? One kind doctor explained to me that many things have been done for the public good, including chlorination of the water. Chlorine is extremely unhealthy for our beautiful bodies, too, but that's another argument.

I say that tooth decay is not contagious and there are other ways to help babies not have tooth decay besides forcing everyone to drink fluoridated water. (Many of these babies with tooth decay are the children of people who come from countries where the water is not clean so the parents gave their babies sugar-laden drinks instead of water.) I think it's a form of fascism to force people to take medicine or food or additives they don't want to consume because people in government have decided “it is best for them.” Most of these kinds of decisions are so flawed. (Don't even get me started on eminent domain!)

So we've been having this discussion about fluoride in the water. I can't believe people are still debating this kind of thing. However, Daniel from our peace listserve sent me this article about Krispy Kreme giving kids a free donut when they get an "A" in school. Perhaps we should put insulin in the water, as well.... 0 comments

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