- Why not take it in a pill form
- The article was well written until I saw words and phrases like "hippies" and "rich white people getting acupuncture".
- Who is opposing fluoridation? Call me crazy, but five’ll get you ten that in Portland it’s mostly middle to upper class white people. It’s too bad that they can’t be bothered to actually learn how to read the scientific literature, but I suppose it is a hassle to get from your cozy office job to the acupuncturist, to 24 hour fitness and then stop to pick up some organic Kombucha at New Seasons before Mad Men is on–No time to stop and think about little poor children with their teeth rotting out of their fucking faces with no dental care who were denied a simple, safe public health measure that could have saved them from it.
It seems to me that in the absence of struggle, people create one. Everyone needs something they're passionate about, something they are fighting for, I think for a lot of middle-class, soccer moms/dads it's turned in to vaccines, fluoride and GMO. All of which are, more often than not, poorly understood by them but has been integrated in to that part of them governed by "belief."
I believe it's bad for my children Why? I don't want chemicals in my kid
We all have a right to care about what our children consume but at what point do we not allow a decision rooted in belief to infringe upon the health of someone else's kid?
By the way, if I'm ever in OR I'd love to get some Kobucha with you and your hubby. -Strike that, let's make it a beer. First rounds on me :-)
Who is opposing fluoridation? Call me crazy, but five’ll get you ten that in Portland it’s mostly middle to upper class white people. It’s too bad that they can’t be bothered to actually learn how to read the scientific literature, but I suppose it is a hassle to get from your cozy office job to the acupuncturist, to 24 hour fitness and then stop to pick up some organic Kombucha at New Seasons before Mad Men is on–No time to stop and think about little poor children with their teeth rotting out of their fucking faces with no dental care who were denied a simple, safe public health measure that could have saved them from it.
And the tone here is hateful.
You're right. I agree with mk that there is no need for such words when making a case. His point that it is easy to ignore a problem you'll never be afflicted with could have been made in a more tactful way.
I dislike drama, people that create it, follow it, thrive on it. Always have, always will. I didn't care what was in my food, in my lotions and body products, or in my environment until we decided to get pregnant. Now I am an advocate for my children. I will lead by example and show them where real, whole foods come from, how to raise and grow it, as well as give healthy options. I am a firm believer in trusting my instincts as a parent, and my instincts tell me chemicals in the body of a 7 lb. baby or 30 pound toddler whether it be in water, syringe, food, environment is not a good thing. It can't be avoided completely, but I can eliminate as much as possible by our choices. CHOICES being key. I am allowed the choice of how much fluoride goes into our bodies. We would love to meet you for a drink if you're ever in our area-we have amazing breweries and wineries.
Side story regarding your caution of lotions etc: My wife and I were just in Mexico and while it was lovely there, the mosquitos were pretty bad. Most nights we ate dinner outside and at the restaurants, they have bug spray available for the guests. My wife, is very much in line with your thinking and she refused to use the spray. She must have 20-40 mosquito bites on her legs. Me? none.
I suppose we'll never know who faired better in the long run, but I'm not questioning my decision to use the spray.
I think you two would get along well :)
- I am a firm believer in trusting my instincts as a parent, and my instincts tell me chemicals in the body of a 7 lb. baby or 30 pound toddler whether it be in water, syringe, food, environment is not a good thing
Aside: We have been discussing doing a wine-tour of the Oregon Coast. If we end up in your neck of the woods, I'll give you a shout.