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Re:Trump announces 100% tariffs on movies ‘produced in forei... by Spooky23 on Monday May 05, 2025 @10:53AM (#43895759)
We do. Table salt is iodized. We add vitamin A & D to milk and bread.

You’re looking for facts to stuff a straw man. There is clear, obvious correlation between fluoridation and improved oral health. They discovered this decades ago where it was observed that oral health was better in regions where groundwater was used and fluoride occurred naturally.

By my metric, we should take reasonable measures to improve public health. I don’t suppose you’re in favor of making dental care affordable to those who can’t afford it?

If you choose to align yourself with the pseudo intellectual descendants of the John Birch society to protect your “precious bodily fluids”, I’m sorry for you.

Re:Trump announces 100% tariffs on movies ‘produced in forei... by cpursley on Monday May 05, 2025 @03:46PM (#43898731)
> There is clear, obvious correlation between fluoridation and improved oral health.

Not once have I argued against fluoride for oral care. But I don't want it in my DRINKING water.

> We add vitamin A & D to milk and bread.

Right, and our (American) "bread" and milk is not just bad, it's total garbage. I mean really really bad vs civilized countries.

Here's another solution: Just eat real food and brush your teeth with proper toothpaste. I know, shocking!

Re:Trump announces 100% tariffs on movies ‘produced in forei... by Spooky23 on Monday May 05, 2025 @04:02PM (#43898889)
What a novel suggestion. Sure just do what you’re supposed to do.

What’s your answer when the same idiots campaigning against fluoride decide that toothpaste is a problem? Or that the ADA is a scam and there is no proof that toothbrushing has any effect?

And what’s real food? That is a question that doesn’t have an answer.

Re:Trump announces 100% tariffs on movies ‘produced in forei... by cpursley on Monday May 05, 2025 @04:11PM (#43898965)
> same idiots campaigning against fluoride decide that toothpaste is a problem?

Their teeth will rot out.

> And what’s real food? That is a question that doesn’t have an answer.

It's not fortified Captain Crunch.

Re:Trump announces 100% tariffs on movies ‘produced in forei... by jdiff on Tuesday May 06, 2025 @09:46AM (#43905072)
How about the fortified rice? The salt? The flour? Bread? Milk? Pasta?