As someone deeply concerned for the health and well-being of not just myself, but of our entire community, I urge the necessity to stop the use of fluoride in our public drinking water supply. I personally believe fluoride to be toxic, and fear that it poses a risk to our health. Even the warnings on fluoride packaging state its toxicity, only feeding my worry.

Studies have indicated potential dangers related to long-term fluoride consumption. In fact, exposure to high levels of fluoride has been associated with reduced intelligence in children, as confirmed by a report published by The Lancet, a peer-reviewed medical journal. Similarly, the National Research Council (NRC) 2006 report affirmed that kidney patients, diabetics and seniors are more susceptible to fluoride's cumulative toxins.

Furthermore, fluoride, being a halogen like iodine, can displace iodine in the body, thereby jeopardizing thyroxine production. This hormone, essential for proper metabolism and mental health, can be negatively affected by prolonged fluoride exposure.

As the extent of the potential harm continues to be researched, it's about time we question the age-old practice of fluoridation, weighing its supposed benefits against the potential health risks. Let's champion for the right to clean, unadulterated drinking water. Sign this petition to request the discontinuation of fluoride in our drinking water supply.