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Goderieh, Ont.,
Dee."J 3, 1963.
star, Signal -Star.
ear Sir:
The Fluoride naturally pre-
ent in the water of Stratford
s calcium fluoride. This Is not
listed as a drug in brie Food
and Drttg Act, of Canada: -
The fluoride which is' being
voted on in Goderich is sodium
uoride and is.'Jisted as drug
In the F. and D. Act; also listed
the Canadian Intelligence
,vice of 1962 as a ileadly
poison.
There is no doubt that after
a number of years sodium fluor-
ide could have a serious affect
on heart, kidneys, or bones of
same of our adult and senior
itizens.
Installation, cost, mainten-
ance, and in time, repairs to
our town water system, through
corrosion which is a common
complaint in fluoridated areas.
Let's be sure on this issue.
Syd Lawson.
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Goderieh, Ont.,
Dec. 2, 1963.
Editor, Signal -Star.
Dear Sir:
Copies of an address against
fluoridation ,btr James J. Rae,
pt,D., have recently been cir-
culated in Goderich. We note
that Professor Rae has stated
that he is not speaking on be-
half of the Departmerut of
Chemistry. Furthermore, his
views certainly do not repre-
sent those of the Department
of Dentistry (of which he was
a former member) and which
has endorsed fluoridation as
being effective and safe.
The address by this gentle-
man was full of mss -statements
and distortions -of fact. Let us
deal with his five conclusions.
Ile stated: -
(1) "Fluoridation means the
adding of a cumulative poison
and a well-known. enzyme in-
hibitor to our water supplies."
This fact is denied by every
Medical and Dental Authority
and Dr. Rae has no proof of
this fantastic' statement. Cer-
tainly not when it applies to
fluorine in the proportions of.
one part in a million. _
(2) "By this scheme there is
absolutely no control over the
dosage of, flugride any one in-
dividual will get." This is pure
nonsense. In the first place,
there is control. In the second
place, since it would .take five
bath tubs of fluoridated water
to poison an individual his as-
sertion becomes fantastic.
(3) "I know that fluoride add-
ed to water causes dental fluor-
osis which is indicative of im-
pairment in calcium metabol-
ism." There is no evidence
that fluorosis is caused by the
addition of fluorine to water
supplies in the proportion 4ef
one part in a million. Dr. Rae
cannot prove any such state-
ment.
(4) "I know that fluoride does
not cure tooth decay and that
fluoride is not needed -to pro-
duce sound teeth"" This is
pure prevarication.. Fluoride in
the proportion of one part in a
million in water supplies does
produce soundteeth and, fuz--
theranore, these sound teeth
last during a whole life time..
Dr. Rae is quite ready to state
that fluoridation is adding med-
ication to a water supply; yet
In the same voice, he states that
fluoridation does not cure de-
cayed teeth., At least he should
avoid contradicting himself.
(5) "I feel strongly that a
public water supply should not
be used as a means of giving
drugs" to children." This is
another -example of trying to
bewilder an uninformed public..
The normal water supply has at
least 19' • chemicals added by
Health, Departments, for one
reason or another to make the
water more suitable and more
paletab e: Any of these in-
gredients if given in excessive
quantities would •be poisonous.
As citizens, we protest again-
st what seems to be a gigantic
conspiracy ,to befuddle the pub-
eic, in defiance of all Medical
and Public Health information.
R. W. Hughes, D.D,S.
—...- .,� J ..IT.''''P'eteirs; .' D.D.6:.
W. G. White, D.D:S.
Fluoridation Con
practice, I do not believe that
Mich methgds .Of prevention, as
tablets, topical applications, or
diet, will prove practical. In
e
s benefit
the -first place, the most t bon
of fluorine in the water, is ob-
tained by infant children, .dur-
ing the - time the enamel of the
teeth is being developed. Haw-
ever, nature being what it is,
95% of . us would not follow
directions for long. Fluorida-
itioa would beeel`lt the ones
who need it- the most.
It has been proven, not only
in Brantford but in Newburgh,
N.Y., Grand Rapids in Michigan,
and other U.S. cities, that fluor-
idation will reduce cavities one-
third, at least. Perhaps that
could be increased to two-thirds
or more, were we willing to
refrain , from .taking- so much
sugar and starches in our diet.
Goderieh, Ont.,
Dec. 2, 1963.
Editor, Signal -Star.
Dear Sir:
Many people of Goderieh
have asked my opinion on the
question of fluoridation.
Perhaps, it is because they
know I have practised dentis-
try for 39 years. It may be
because I have, now, nothing
financial to gain or lose, as a
result of the vote on December
et11.
For what it may be worth,
I would like to state m, feel-
ings, fairly and clearly.
When I came .to Goderich in
1922, Huron County had 13
dentists. Now there are only
nine.. The need for some form
Of preventive dentistry is di
questionable. •
After these- .many - year of
Goderieh, Ont:,
-Nov. 28, 1i..
Signal -Star.
l
I,Edltor, gra -Star.
Dear Sir:
_
As with all progressive health
measures, fiuoridaticm has in-
cited its quota of opponents,
versus ,propronents.. When an-
tiseptic procedures were Intro-
duced into hospital operating
rooms its proponent was sub-
jected to humiliating ridicule.
Old great -grand -uncle Ed. also
wore the horns when he sug-
gested vaccination as a eurb to
the then rampant smallpox.
And, of course, there $till are
people who consider a witch -
doctor more efficient than the
modern medical man.
The P.P.M. of Lake Huron
water, I understand, is spout
6.05, far .below the recomlmend-
ed one part per million.
--. As -to -expense;- the -estimated -
cost per person, each year, is
from 5c to 15c. This meant,
that the maximum cost to a
family of three,; would be 45c
per year; whereas the average
dental fees for a like family
is estimated at $26.50 per, year.
In my remarks, I have tried
to keep to subjects that direct-
ly or indirectly pertain to den-
tistry, keeping in mind my ex-
perience over the years from
1922 to 1961.
In short, I recommend that
the people of Goderich vote for
fluoridation.
H. Te Hall, D.D.S.
S:onieone left a piece of -pink
propaganda at my dd'or, this
week, opposing fluoridation on
the grounds that it was "polit-
ical"; in that it denied each
individual citizen the right to,
choose for himself whether of
not 'he should use fluoridated
water -..,.By _this -_line -of -reason,.
ing the same "political" aspect
could be applied to the choice
of driving on whatever side of
the street you choose, or the
chlorination of drinking water
to control harmful bacteria, or
the dumping of garbage an the
street without the use of a suit-
able- container. Any measure
that tends to regiment people,
for their own welfare, could
thus be termed `political."
The ,great majority of us 'are
unschooled in the more intric-
ate phases of medical science.
We wouldn't know an enzyme
from a hormone if one lit " on
the end of our nose. So, we
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must rely upon° a conecnsua of
opinion advocated by medicala
I
scientists, and organizations,
which we shave come measure
far more re-
liable
,tn r
of faith. This a l s
liable gambit than sounding off,
prematurely, or listening to pro-
paganda from ti n q u a l i 11 e d
sources. . .
The pink nlip, ' mentioned
above, bears the accreditation
of "The Citizens Rights Associ-
ation," for whatever that may
be worth. It was , compiled for
the purpose of persuading the
people of Metropolitan Toronto
to vote against fluoridation.
How, or why, it swerved into
the Town of Goderich is a mat-
ter of wry eonjedture. Conceiv-
ably, it could be Jibe effort of a
crusader without a cause, look-
ing
ooking for a new torch to carry.
Its impact upon us, as • individ-
uals, will depend upon our own
convictions.
As. opposed to "The Citizens
Rights. Association," obviously
opponents of . fi umur dation, -,.I
would like to list the following
exponents of the same measure,
all of whom endorse fluorida-
tion as being conducive to
healthier" teeth and gums in
growing children:
The Canadian Dental Associa-
tion; The Canadian Medical As-
sociation; The Canadian Public
Health Association; The Nation-
al Research Council, U.S.A.;
The forties—wonderful .
but vulnerable years
The United bates pliblic Health
Seryiee; The American Dental
Association; The American Med-
ical Association; and ow own
Huron, County Health
Unit.
Personally, 1 shall expect
little or no. help: from fl1urida-
tion in ray own dental predica-
ment but I shall vote for the
measure,, December 9, in the
hope° that somebody's children
will reap the benefit of sound
teeth and gums. This letter is
a humble attempt to, present the
other side of the question, plus
a frank effort to offset the effect
of that intrusive, piece of pink
propaganda.
Yours cordially,
- George Jenner.
PORTER'S HILL
PORTER'S H LL, Dec. 2.—
Mr. and Mrs. Argyle Lockhart,
Gaile,Shaaron and Colleen visit-
ed is/i:r. and :yrs. Lawson . Lock-
hart in Mich/gent, recently.
Miss Thelma Irish. and Mrs.
Eva Harvey spent several days
last week with Mr. Alec Wes-
ton,
Mrs. Bruce McClinchey • and
her pupils are busy practising
for their annual Christmas con-
cert.
Wayne elcelinchey,,, thxee-
yearold: son of Mr. and Mrs.
Bill McClinchey, required five
stitches in one finger when he
injured his hand in a car' door
on Saturday.', •
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Haeeecafe_ehildren been tested for' allergy to -.fluoride?
NO
Is the dental caries problem solved -in water -fluoridated
Brantford?
No
Should my 'child drink water containing an uncontrol-
lable chemical which is tasteless, colourless and odour-
less? (I can detect an overdose of chlorine in the water
because of its taste and smell)
No
Should my child be subjected to an -uncontrolled dosage
of fluoride (a cumulative poison and enzyme -inhibitor)
every day for the rest" his life?
No
Have I been assured that my physician can immediately
recognize ill effects from fluoridation?
(They might not be as quickly detected as the tragic
effects of thalidomide!)
No
Can my -child be taken off fluoride treatment, administ-
ered through the municipal water supply, if he develops
mottled teeth (a symptom of fluoride poisoning)?
No
Should I expect my unwilling.neighbours to pay for m
child's fluoride treatments? .
NO.
Is water fluoridation scientifically saund?
(Who can guarantee clildren drinking the right a-
mount of water.daily? Who can guarantee the main-
tenance of 1 ppm at the water tap in the home? Who
can guarantee anything?)
No
Can l' igndre the one,per, cent the proponents ef fluort-
., .
dation.9f water admit will stiffer adverse effects? .,
No
Have I beengiven actual sCientific proof that water fluori;
dation is harmless? . ..
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Illinj
Have I, any guarantee that water fluoridation will do all
that is claimed for dt?
No
'Have we any guarantee that equipment or people will
suffer Ito harm from fluoridated water at one part per
million?
No
Is "no proof of herrn" the same as "proof of no harm"?
. .
No
Is there such a thing as a completely harmless drug for
every person in -the community?
No
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Is it economical to spend $1,000.00 for fluorides when only
fifty cents' worth will reach its proposed objective?
0
Does my physic n prescribe a drug 'for my child with-
out examining m before and after, and tell me it does
not matter how .much or how little he takes?
No .
Have I been advised who will pay foi: any possible dam-
age to pipes, heaters or other equipment? _
No
Should we install fluoridation equipment at great ex-
pense when it may be only a temporary programme?
No
Is fluoridation of water the only means available to re-
duce dental caries?
(Dtops, pills, paste, etc. are available to all without
violating the right of anyone who does not wish it.
J. Waldo Monteith, Minister of Health, Canada, re-
ports: "Rinsing your m:outh of food particles immed-
iately after eating can cut tooth decay 60%.")
No
Are doctors, dentists, bio -chemists and scientists agreed
that fluoridation is wise? __
(A host of men eminent in their fields raise serious
doubts about the entio programme. They advise us
to ga slow. When experts disagree, we had better
No
Have we any assurance there are no 'other additives to
follow should we approve of water fluoridation?
(We have reason to believe that fluoridation would
open the door to furthur medication. Vanadium for
heart disease has already been recommended as a
municipal water additive.)
Have the promoters.of the fluoridation programme*acc-
.proo err c aims
Is it medically reasonable when certain prescriptions
issued in London warn against it? .
(Seen on a prescription label prepared last week by
a London doctor and druggist_ "Not to be used in •
. areas. where sodiUm fluoride has been added"!)
On Human Rights' Day, December 9th, can I impose
enforced medication on my fellow citizens who de not
wish it? (Let us preserve the rights we still have!)
Is water fluoridation generally being acceptO? .
(60,000,000 people in the United Statef have voted
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