Canada - No to fluoride

............Think about this, how many people drink tap water anymore? More and more people buy bottled water, or have water coolers in their homes. Not everyone does, but a bottle of water from a case appears to be more convenient for people than turning on a tap. That leaves tap water for bathing, washing the dishes, laundry, cleaning the house, and cooking with. Only one of those tasks involve consuming the water. Does it make good common sense to spend this money when the equipment is not needed?

There is also the matter of choice. As responsible people, it should be our choice how we look after our own dental needs. Brush once, twice, three-times-a-day. Dental checkups once a year, or twice. That is our choice. Government agencies and groups do not have the right to dictate to us how we choose to care for ourselves. It is called personal-responsibility for a reason. If you choose to not look after your teeth, you are responsible for dealing with the issues that arise from it, and paying for the cost when you want it fixed. Period. A government agency, group, or the government itself should not have the power, right or ability to tell you how to care for yourself.

Cornwall city council has dithered about this issue for three years, across two terms of council. They have studied the issue, heard from the “experts” and still no action on this. It is time for council to make a decision, one that accounts for the budget and needs of the community. Cornwall has gone over three years without having fluoride in the water, and the city hasn’t fallen apart. It is a needless expense; it does not make sense to spend the money; and people can (and should) be responsible for their own health decisions.