By T.G. Huygens Tholen Santa Monica
How can the council of Santa Monica condone to accept fluoridation? (“On the water front,” Jan. 19, page 1) Of the water used by the people, only 1 percent is drunk. The rest goes into watering the garden, washing machines, dishwashers, industrial use, etc. — down the drain. Out of every $100,000 spent, $99,000 goes down the drain. What an absolute waste of money which could be used for more worthwhile projects.
But then, the real issue is: You are tampering with our freedom of choice. Life-giving water should not be used as a vehicle for medicine.
Last, but not least. Is the Santa Monica City Council licensed to practice medicine? If not, they can be taken to court for misrepresentation.
On top of that, the council will be committing political suicide in the next election. Because the anti-fluo movement is very big in Santa Monica, and a lot of these councilors will not be reelected.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on February 5, 2007. Read the original PDF.