| We have been told that fluoride is effective at | | | | damage and behavioral changes, lowered IQ, kidney |
| preventing tooth decay, but this is not proven. Dental | | | | disease and high blood pressure. Arsenic can cause |
| research suggests that fluoridated water does not | | | | various types of cancer and neurological damage. |
| work because the rate of dental decay is no | | | | With all the evidence that fluoride is ineffective and |
| different whether water is fluoridated or not. | | | | dangerous, I am amazed that governmental agencies |
| We have also been told that fluoride is a safe and | | | | continue to push for fluoridation of all water supplies |
| necessary nutrient. Not only is fluoride ineffective | | | | across the U.S., apparently with little concern for the |
| against dental decay, fluoridation of water is an | | | | the health of we citizens. The American Dental |
| unnecessary health risk. Fluoride is not an essential | | | | Association endorses this plan despite warning |
| nutrient, but rather a hazardous waste byproduct | | | | dentists that fluoridated water must not be used to |
| from the manufacture of fertilizer. | | | | mix baby formula. |
| In fact, fluoride is a poison. In the body, it acts as a | | | | Already two-thirds of U.S. public water supplies are |
| toxic inhibitor of enzymes, which are vital to the | | | | fluoridated. So if fluoride is so bad, what is the reason |
| body's countless chemical reactions. This deadly | | | | our water is being fluoridated? Perhaps the bottom |
| action is why it is used as a pesticide to kill rats, mice | | | | line is political to help industry dispose of a nuisance |
| and other small animals. | | | | waste product and in the process, to be able to sell |
| Yes, deadly. Only two grams can kill an adult, while it | | | | it to water treatment plants for a profit. Maybe |
| only takes one-fourth that (500 milligrams) to kill a | | | | there are other senseless reasons that someone will |
| child. Fluoride is associated with many negative health | | | | unearth. |
| effects such as bone cancer, weak bones, | | | | One thing is for sure. It is appalling how the ties |
| osteoporosis, bone fractures and thyroid dysfunction. | | | | between industry and politicians are more important |
| It can also cause dental fluorosis, resulting in yellow or | | | | than the safety of we citizens, which is especially |
| brown, mottled or damaged teeth. | | | | distressing knowing that children are at the greatest |
| What really scares me is that fluoride acts as a | | | | risk. |
| nervous system depressant and can cause lowered | | | | So it is up to each of us to voice our concern, but |
| IQ. If we all become dumb from consuming fluoride, | | | | we also need to protect ourselves and our families |
| maybe none of us will care anymore. | | | | by having our water tested at least once a year, and |
| Not only is fluoride toxic itself, but it is found in | | | | by using only water that has been filtered to remove |
| industrial waste along with other hazardous toxins | | | | this toxin. |
| such as lead and arsenic. Lead can cause neurological | | | | |