HomeMy WebLinkAboutfluoridation, Green, Public Comment, 1-14From:Brett Green
To:Agenda
Subject:Speaking with policymakers about fluoridation
Date:Saturday, January 11, 2014 11:25:55 AM
City of Bozeman staff,
I've heard that Bozeman's water is fluoridated, I've heard people who say it's a greatboon to those who can't afford other means of dental care, and I've heard outcriesthat it's an understudied toxin. As a third-year major in physics and mathematics, Idon't have a whole lot of extra time to read about current research into fluoridation'seffects, and I'm not willing to eclectically pick and choose whichever stories suit myfancy. Regardless, I'd like to speak to someone more about the issue, both to learnmore and to present my case. (I believe that, while the city commission has the bestintentions, mass involuntary medication is not the answer and better solutions exist,such as putting money currently allocated to fluoridation toward medical grants orbasic supplies such as toothpaste and floss for those in need.) Can you help me toget into contact with one of the city's policymakers?
Thank you very much!- Brett Green