I love it when people stand up for anything they believe in, I hope my children do so one day. The fact that the author of "Skepticism in a Small Town" refers to natural medical practices as "quackery" is just plain ignorant. It is unfortunate that for her medicine has to be natural or not. Both are very important in our lives. I am so thankful for medications when they are needed, but am a strong believer and a customer of "quackery" such as cupping, acupuncture, chiropractic care to name a few. I would be curious to know why some feel that fluoride needs to be in the water instead of given as a supplement from one's doctor. Why shouldn't each family be able to choose?