After reading last week’s letter to the editor regarding the effect of fluoride on the thyroid, I did some Internet research: Sites for “fluoride - thyroid” = 8,477; Sites for “fluoride - toxic” = 28,857; Sites for “fluoride - lead” = 50,537; Sites for “fluoride - poisoning” = 9,805; Sites for “fluoride - accidents” = 5,205. Apparently fluoridation affects more than just the thyroid. How many people will be adversely affected by this substance?
It is a rather strange inconsistency that a City Council, known for its compassionate consideration of its homeless population should have such a cavalier attitude concerning the safety of the water supply for its tax-paying residents.
Perhaps a City Council with only seven members cannot adequately represent the legitimate health concerns of Santa Monica’s approximately 90,000 residents and that additional and more progressive representation is needed to better reflect the legitimate health concerns of its citizens.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on April 26, 2003. Read the original PDF.