USA - Brushing up for decision on fluoride
To fluoridate or not to fluoridate? That will be the question Nov. 15 when the Hartland Township Board of Trustees hosts a public hearing to discuss its fluoridation program at 7 p.m. at Township Hall.
The board recently raised the fluoridation discussion, with Trustee Glenn Harper advocating public discussion on the matter after reviewing several research articles that he believes suggest fluoride use should be "up to an individual, not to the government."
"We're not mandated by law to fluoridate the water; it's only suggested that we do it," said Harper, who suggested evidence shows elevated levels of fluoride could cause weak bones and other health problems.
Harper said he had examined research provided by Dr. Joseph Mercola and chemist Paul Connett.
"Since it doesn't improve the actual quality of the water, all it is is actually medication, and I don't think we should be in the business of medicating the public here," Harper said. "Those are personal decisions an individual should make."......
The board recently raised the fluoridation discussion, with Trustee Glenn Harper advocating public discussion on the matter after reviewing several research articles that he believes suggest fluoride use should be "up to an individual, not to the government."
"We're not mandated by law to fluoridate the water; it's only suggested that we do it," said Harper, who suggested evidence shows elevated levels of fluoride could cause weak bones and other health problems.
Harper said he had examined research provided by Dr. Joseph Mercola and chemist Paul Connett.
"Since it doesn't improve the actual quality of the water, all it is is actually medication, and I don't think we should be in the business of medicating the public here," Harper said. "Those are personal decisions an individual should make."......
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