Ken Perrott • Mar 31, 2017 •
We are all used to political activists fiddling statistics – but this has gone too far. Local anti-fluoride activists are so narcissistic they are now presenting their own clamouring as representing public opinion – even putting figures to it. I find this really offensive. As a Hamiltonian, I objected to the undemocratic put our council took in stopping fluoridation in 2013. Read More
Michael Reddell • Jul 23, 2016 •
Since the successful Brexit vote on 23 June, there has been a great deal of (mostly rather disdainful) attention paid in some quarters to the demographic breakground of the support for Leave and Remain. Among aggrieved Remainers there has been a particular focus on the fact that – at least among those who bothered to turn out to vote – … Read More
Ken Perrott • Jul 18, 2014 •
A recent US blog article made some very pertinent points about the role of elected officials, such a local body councillors, on important social health issues like fluoridation. These officials have a responsibilty to avoid pressure from misinfomred activists and … Continue reading → … Read More
Ken Perrott • Mar 27, 2014 •
The Hamilton City Council voted this afternoon to recommence fluoridating the city’s water supply The vote was overwhelming - 9 for, 1 against. The overwhelming support for fluoridation in last year’s referendum was decisive in the decision. There is a threat … Continue reading → … Read More