Summary
Utah became the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water after Republican Gov. Spencer Cox signed legislation prohibiting local decisions on fluoridation.
Cox cited cost and personal choice, likening fluoride to government “medication.”
The ban faces opposition from dentists and health experts, who argue fluoride prevents cavities and benefits low-income communities.
Nearly two-thirds of Americans receive fluoridated water. Some cities have already removed fluoride, and a recent court order requires the EPA to regulate high levels that may affect children’s intellectual development.
This isn’t really a right-wing wackadoo thing (or at least not exclusively).
Portland, OR hasn’t put fluoride in their drinking water for a VERY long time, with many people citing the fact that they don’t want the pristine Bull Run water source tainted.
If you use fluoridated (or even nanosilver particle) toothpaste and/or mouth wash, there isn’t really any logical reason to also have it in your drinking water, right?
and you think the people who are pushing for this aren’t the same people who insist on using fluoride free toothpaste
I’m sure they are, but that’s not my point. I’m just saying that it’s not really medically necessary to flouridate water when fluoridated toothpaste and other treatments are so readily available
there is though because people are too stupid to live