Australia "The health service are very good at dismissing anyone who opposes fluoride as a loony,"
Fluoridation referendum ‘is unviable02.06.2006
By JANE GARDNER LISMORE councillor Ros Irwin makes no apology for opposing fluoride in public water supplies. However, she believes the final say needs to be given to the public through a referendum, and not left with the State Government or local councils. "If we are going to compulsorily medicate everyone, then we need to be absolutely sure that is what they want to happen," she said. Cr Irwin said those opposed to fluoride were often pigeon-holed as disillusioned. "The health service are very good at dismissing anyone who opposes fluoride as a loony," she said. "But there’s a wide range of evidence and research that has led me to believe there are question marks over its impacts.
Lismore mayor Merv King said the issue would be debated in council in the coming months, however, a referendum would be unviable. "That’s just the personal opinion of one councillor," he said. "I suppose it could be held, but there would be a big cost involved. "My stance (on fluoride) will be made known when we have to vote, but right now I don’t have a long-held view either way." Ballina Shire Council opted to support fluoridation of its water at last week’s ordinary meeting. Richmond Valley Council voted unanimously in May to delegate the decision to the health service. The Byron Shire Council reject- ed fluoride earlier this year.
By JANE GARDNER LISMORE councillor Ros Irwin makes no apology for opposing fluoride in public water supplies. However, she believes the final say needs to be given to the public through a referendum, and not left with the State Government or local councils. "If we are going to compulsorily medicate everyone, then we need to be absolutely sure that is what they want to happen," she said. Cr Irwin said those opposed to fluoride were often pigeon-holed as disillusioned. "The health service are very good at dismissing anyone who opposes fluoride as a loony," she said. "But there’s a wide range of evidence and research that has led me to believe there are question marks over its impacts.
Lismore mayor Merv King said the issue would be debated in council in the coming months, however, a referendum would be unviable. "That’s just the personal opinion of one councillor," he said. "I suppose it could be held, but there would be a big cost involved. "My stance (on fluoride) will be made known when we have to vote, but right now I don’t have a long-held view either way." Ballina Shire Council opted to support fluoridation of its water at last week’s ordinary meeting. Richmond Valley Council voted unanimously in May to delegate the decision to the health service. The Byron Shire Council reject- ed fluoride earlier this year.
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