Can we have a civilized talk about the U.S. water fluoridation industry?

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it's not okay to question things, however. Sometimes there are just questions that science hasn't asked, and we need to ask them. I really wish you wouldn't go so over the top accusing posters of being anti-science. It doesn't bother me that people are questioning this, even with my experience with my children. Obviously, if there was ever a study that showed fluoridation risks to outweigh benefits I would have to re-evaluate my position. As of right now, there is no such study. Someone who has never experienced severe decay with their children might be more cautious about fluoridation that I am. And that's okay for them to look at the research out there. For someone who has never dealt with childhood decay, they may decide an obscure study about future safety of fluoride proves that we shouldn't fluoridate water. It's up to me to share my experience and tell them the harm lack of fluoridated water can do, in a respectful way.

I see it like when a child misbehaves. Some people want to punish and shame the child. I see it as a teachable moment that, if handled correctly, will have long lasting effects (not to say posters questioning is like misbehaving). Only you can decide how you post here on DU...but I will say your style has probably turned more people off than anything. You should harness the teachable moments. It was someone who was patient with me who helped me become left wing and see the error of my conservative ways. You can do the same and change many minds or you can continue and anger them instead. I'm glad you agree with me here, but I strongly dislike how you are treating others in the thread. Flies/vinegar/honey applies here.