Council failed to show leadership on issue

Chalk up another win for the paranoid and conspiracy theorists. So, now our water will not include fluoride. And why? Because the council decided to vote with the vocal minority. I know it is en vogue to think the government is trying to control our lives and science is less than perfect, but this is a clear case where we needed leadership from the council. Instead, the council chose the path of least resistance. But, shame on me and all of those that believe in logicalal public policy. I did not attend the meetings and I assumed the council would do the job of learning about the issue and choosing the best path for the public.

Instead, the real victims here will be those on the margins of the community that benefit the most from having access to fluoride treatment. It would be nice to live in a place where public policy is built upon reasonable thought, scientific research and expertise, not blog based pseudo-science. We need leadership from our leaders.

TOM BOKOWY

Sandpoint