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Originally Posted by troutman
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.
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I am wary of even the experts. It seems a paradox to label two people an expert when their evidence is contradictory. Therefore, I find an "informed" decision to be elusive.
You're right that it is an issue about personal liberty. For me, it is. However, I still find, that given my bias (admittedly, a predisposition to certain "evidence") I have still formed what I believe to be a reasonable conclusion. This conclusion is corroborated by the notion that I consider it reasonable not to be exposed to additives and chemicals, whose efficacy and safety are under scrutiny, while consuming a public resource.
That's just my take.