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I understand the purpose to your sarcasm.
Nevertheless, think of it this way, do you consider yourself an expert on the consumption of fluoride? Have you formed an opinion?
If the answer is no and yes (as it almost certainly is), then you too, have probably succumbed to fallacious reasoning in this topic.
I suspect that we have arrived at presumably different conclusions based on our values and priorities - not on evidence alone.
Trust me to say that fluoride consumption is not my preference, and without being an expert (as I am wary to think anyone on this forum is a credible expert) I find my laicized conclusion to be adequate.
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I understand your reasonable question. Sorry for being glib. I would not say I am an "expert", but water (and flouridation) is a pet interest of mine. No one is without bias, but I like to think my opinion is based on sound evidence. If the evidence came out the other way I would change my opinion.
If we are not expert, should we not trust the decision to people that are experts, rather than poorly-informed politicians?
I think for you the issue is about personal liberty (what should be allowed into your own body). As I understand it, flouridation is safe, beneficial and cost-effective.