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Periodic Fluoride Review at OWASA board meeting 10/26/ 17 Speakers against fluoridation ( F ) of water : 22 Speakers in favor : 2 Reasons why they do not consent to have fluoride in their water : • Fluoride ( F ) is a neuro -toxin • F damages the brain , neurons and the pineal gland ( 3 `d eye ) • Putting F in the water is a diversion so we won ' t notice that the government is stealing money • F reduces IQ in children by 5 points • F is already in sodas we drink, so no need • Toothpaste has F so no need • F damages environmentally fragile kids- makes them feel nauseous and break out in hives • F is an industrial byproduct from phosphate plants, so this whole thing is just a way to get rid of industrial waste and make money • Money would be better spent on toothpaste and dental care for kids • F contains arsenic, lead and aluminum and soaks into the skin • CDC says kids with F in their water also have elevated levels of lead because F corrodes the pipes • The OWASA board is racist for putting F in the water ( said by Claire Viadro ) • F is bad for people with auto immune diseases • Violates informed consent ( this was said many times ) • Makes bones brittle • F is a corrosive , toxic, poisonous chemical • It is very expensive to filter F out of water and economically disadvantage people cannot do it • If people want F they can just buy it • F damages the thyroid • F concentrates in the spine and gives people backaches • F damages the liver Reasons why OWASA should continue to fluoridate the water : • No good evidence that F is hurting children • Most cost effective public health victory in last 100 years • Because it has greatly improved the dental health of citizens Things brought up that have to do with OCHD : • Dental department is not knowledgeable about the brain and thyroid so they should not be the authority on F . • Asking the OCHD to convene a panel about F is just using the Delphi method to stage a debate to get their desired outcome .