NZ - Letters

Fight fluoride
Re fluoridation: Are you aware that the National Government intends to take away our right of choice as to whether Whangarei water is fluoridated or not?

A referendum was held in 2002 when 70 per cent voted against fluoridation.

The current elections are very important to those who have educated themselves on the toxic effects of drinking this poison.

We have contacted as many nominees as we could and have six replies to date, five are anti-fluoride or pro-choice on this.

A Freedom of Information Act request by Fluoridealert.org has uncovered an explosive document from the American Dental Association (ADA) calling for research on the health effects of drinking fluoridated water.

Proponents of fluoridation admit they lack research showing "optimally" fluoridated water is safe for kidney patients, minorities, diabetics, and seniors, as questions swirl in burgeoning scandal.

Fluoride is known as an endocrine disruptor and damages the thyroid.

Other research shows a decline in IQ of 7 points in children, which is enormous.
(Abridged)

Pam Blowers
Whangarei