The Fluoride Action Network

VICTORY!

Dear All,

Mandatory Bill Fails in Arkansas
In hopefully what will be a good omen for other states confronted with mandatory fluoridation (NJ, Nebraska, Oregon and Massachusetts) the bid to introduce mandatory fluoridation in Arkansas failed. While a stealth move succeeded to get this passed in the House, today it was rejected by a Senate Public Health committee.

Congratulations to all our fabulous fluoridation fighters Arkansas and thanks to the newspapers - particularly the Texarkana Gazette - who expressed outrage at this undemocratic effort.
Paul Connett, 30th March 2005
http://www.fluoridealert.org or http://www.fluorideACTION.net

Fluoride Bill Fails in Committee

Little Rock, AR (AP) - The buck stopped Wednesday for efforts to mandate water fluoridation in larger Arkansas communities. Supporters fell short of a majority in the Senate Public Health Committee for the bill that would require communities of 5,000 or more to put fluoride in their water systems.

Supporters say fluoride is safe, economical, and effective in fighting tooth decay and other oral problems, especially in children. But opponents questioned the effectiveness of fluoride and said residents in the communities should have the right to choose what they have added to their water. The bill failed on a voice vote and sponsoring Representative Tommy Roebuck says he will NOT bring the bill up again.
The Democrat from Arkadelphia is a dentist.
FAN CAMPAIGN Bulletin #195:
http://www.katv.com/news/stories/0305/217087.html