Swimming Upstream Takes Courage

Children deserve to have drug free drinking water.

A good friend of mine recently reminded me that as Americans we have been given privileges and rights, and therefore, we also have a responsibility to protect them. He also reminded me that “swimming upstream takes courage.” He is so right.

Five years ago, I was one of hundreds of San Diegans fighting to prevent our tap water from being treated with fluoride. We created an organization to help with this effort. We named it San Diegans for Safe Drinking Water. We spoke before our mayor and councilmembers to help educate them about the truth of fluoride-treated water. They listened, but, unfortunately, did nothing.

I’m proud to say that the commitment to swim upstream hasn’t ended. The commitment to end fluoride-treated water is growing daily, locally, regionally, nationally and internationally. The day will come when fluoride-treated water will be a thing of the past.

How does this happen? We educate and inform with intelligence and facts.

I know that this topic is rousing lots of interest from individuals who, as myself, are willing to ask “Why would we add a drug to our drinking water?” And, “What are the real benefits?”

Fortunately, a young producer has taken a lot of time and effort to produce a documentary that sheds major light on the subject. He did so with a thoughtful approach, he consulted with specialists and respected professionals who have been “studying this issue” and understand the consequences.

I encourage all of you to take 20 minutes out of your day to watch this extremely well produced documentary. You will become enlightened and might feel encouraged to “swim upstream” along with others of us who say “fluoride doesn’t belong in my drinking water.”

And, remember, as Americans we have been given privileges and rights, and therefore, we also have a responsibility to protect them.

Please visit www.OurDailyDoseFilm.com. This video will also be available on www.presidiosentinel.com