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“By 1983 I was thoroughly convinced that fluoridation caused more harm than good. I expressed the opinion that some of these children with dental fluorosis could, just possibly, have also suffered harm to their bones” – Dr. Colquhoun, formerPrincipal Dental Officer for Auckland New Zealand. (read his rationale)“.. the evidence is quite convincing that the addition of sodium fluoride to the public water supply at one part per million isextremely deleterious to the human body”. – Chief Justice John Flaherty, of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania (presided over litigation involving fluoridation) “This record is barren of any credible and reputable scientific epidemiological studies and/or analysis of statistical data which would support the Illinois Legislatures determination that fluoridation of the water supplies is both a safe and effective means of promoting public health.” – Illinois Judge Ronald Niemann (presided over litigation involving fluoridation) I am appalled at the prospect of using water as a vehicle for drugs.Fluoride is a corrosive poison that will produce serious effects on a long range basis. Any attempt to use water this way is deplorable.” – Dr. Charles Gordon Heyd, Past President of the American Medical Association.”Fuoridation … it is the greatest fraud that has ever been perpetrated and it has been perpetrated on more people than any other fraud has.” – Dr. Professor Albert Schatz, (Microbiology), co-discoverer of Streptomycin, the cure for tuberculosis and numerous other bacterial infections. Fluoride may be destroying our bones, our teeth and overall health.. it doesn’t need to be added to our water and we may be taking unnecessary risks by doing so. – Dr. Hardy Limeback, aleading Canadian fluoride authority, former fluoride advocate and long-standing consultant to Canadian Dental Association. (read his rationale) “The evidence against the safety of this public health policy keeps mounting; it is too compelling to ignore.” – Dr. Phyllis Mullenix, Children’s Hospital, Boston* Segments of the population are unusually susceptible to the toxic effects of fluoride. They include “postmenopausal women and elderly men, pregnant woman and their fetuses, people with deficiencies of calcium, magnesium and/or vitamin C, and people with cardiovascular and kidney problems.”United States Public Health Service Report (ATSDR TP-91/17, pg. 112, Sec.2.7, April 1993)”Since 1990, five major epidemiological studiesfrom three countries-the United States, United Kingdom and France– showing ahigher rate of hip fractures in fluoridated regions..” Australian & New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 1997 vol. 21 no. 24″..significant increase in the risk of hip fracture in both men and women exposed to artificial fluoridation at 1 ppm.” Journal of the American Medical Association, August 1992“Water contains a number of substances that are undesirable, and fluorides are just one of them” stated Dr. F. A. Bull, State Dental Director of Wisconsin, speaking at the Fourth Annual Conference of State Dental Directors. |
“Fluoride exposure, at levels that are experienced by a significant proportion of the population whose drinking water is fluoridated, may haveadverse impacts on the developing brain.” Greater Boston Physicians for Social Responsibility, May 2000
In Harlem, NY, which has been fluoridated for 32 years, “There’s more dental decay among these kids; we see the beginning of inflamed gingivitis in their mouths.”American Dental Association, May 2000
“Fluoride has been shown to adversely effect the central nervous system,causing behavioral changes, increased hip fractures and reproduction problems.” Natick Report Research Team [Research Microbiologist, U.S. Army, Dr. B. J. Gallo,Environmental Chemist, J. Kupperschmidt Apollo Program Project Scientist, Dr. N.R. Mancuso, U.S. Army Natick Research Labs, A. Murray,Molecular Biologist, Dr. Strauss]
“If this stuff (hydrofluorosilicic acid) gets into the air, it’s a pollutant; if it gets into the river, it’s a pollutant; if it gets into the lake, it’s a pollutant; but if it goes right straight into your drinking water system, it’s not a pollutant. That ‘s amazing.” ~ Dr. J. William Hirzy (2000) Senior Chemist at the U.S. EPA Headquarters
“It is now clear that fluoride is a potentially harmful substance when present in the drinking water in any amount.” Dr. Simon Beisler, Chief of Urlogy, Roosevelt Hospital and Past President of the American Urological Association.
“The plain fact that fluorine is an insidious poison, harmful, toxic and cumulative in its effects, even when ingested in minimal amounts, will remain unchanged no matter how many times it will be repeated in print that fluoridation of the water supply is ‘safe’.”
– Ludwig Gross, M.D., former Chief of Veterans Administration
Cancer Research, Bronx, NY.
“Based on data from the National Academy of Sciences, current levels of fluoride exposure in drinking water may cause arthritis in a substantial portion of the population long before they reach old age” -Dr. Robert Carton, former EPA Scientist.
“Fluorides are general protoplasmic poisons, probably because of their capacity to modify the metabolism of cells by changing the permeability of the cell membrane and by inhibiting certain enzyme systems.” Journal of the American Medical Association, Sept 18, 1943
“The artificial fluoridation of public water supplies, such as contemplated by (Houston) City ordinance No. 80-2530may cause or may contribute to the cause of cancer, genetic damage, intolerant reactions, and chronic toxicity, including dental mottling, in man; that the said artificial fluoridation may aggravate malnutrition and existing illnesses in man; and that the value of said artificial fluoridation is in doubt as to the reduction of tooth decay in man.” – Texas Judge Anthony Farris (presided over litigation involving fluoridation)
