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Published - Saturday, May 12, 2007

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Holmen fluoride vote in ’08 likely


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HOLMEN, Wis. — Holmen residents might vote on whether to fluoridate the village water supply — but not until November 2008.

Village officials want to find out how residents feel about fluoridation, and the consensus is the 2008 presidential election would be a good time.
Typically, voter turnout is about 66 percent in a presidential election but only about 20 percent in an April, off-year election, said village Administrator/Clerk Catherine Schmit.

Holding the referendum in a presidential year, she said, would better gauge sentiment on the fluoridation issue. “It’s the perfect time to get the greatest feedback,” she said.

At a village Finance and Personnel Committee meeting Tuesday, board member Rich Anderson said he thinks the issue is being rushed.

“I still don’t know what the majority of village residents think,” he said.

Schmit said delaying the issue for a year and a half also would give the village time to prepare for possible costs as well as get grants to help pay for fluoridation if voters choose that option.

The full village board Thursday supported waiting to the November 2008 election but did not decide which type of referendum — mandatory or advisory — should be done. They were advised that can be determined later.
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Please vote wrote on May 16, 2007 7:06 AM:

" VOTE NO! "

common sense wrote on May 14, 2007 12:23 AM:

" Vote on it....that is the American way! Oh...I get it...you have decided for us this is bad. Your ego won't get in the way of my "yes" vote. Now excuse me, I need to go eat some processed crap and believe me.....I will enjoy every moment of it! "

Rational ? wrote on May 13, 2007 12:33 PM:

" I always find it very interesting how desperate people that have a belief that is being disproved by science always have to go straight to attacking ones character and name calling. Rather being rational and read the reports and take the time to learn for themselves, they parrot “Safe and Effective”. Mankind made it this far without consuming an industrial waste product “HydroFluosilic acid” and studies are now showing that we can make it farther without and being better off. Its call good nutrition laying off the processed crap full of sugar and take the time for proper hygiene. Now does this sound like dumb statement or scare tactics? To me, it is common sense. Thanks "

guess what wrote on May 13, 2007 1:36 AM:

" The nuts are mad because now rational people will be able to make a decision with their vote. Oh...I get it...we are not informed..we can't possibly make a decision like this! Chemicals don't belong in the body? what kind of dumb statement is that? how about Iodine in salt to prevent goiters? scare tactics! I vote yes!!! "

Its Not "Safe and Effective" wrote on May 13, 2007 12:32 AM:

" Rational Observer, I gave you a study that you can read that states, "However, it is now accepted that systemic fluoride plays a limited role in caries prevention" Giuseppe Pizzo & Maria R. Piscopo & Ignazio Pizzo & Giovanna Giuliana Where is your study Stating "DECADES without any sign of the consequences"? Nuts "

to rational, wrote on May 13, 2007 12:19 AM:

" you sound like the same rational observer who said cigarette smoke does not harm anyone. chemicals do not belong in a body. idiot. "

Its Not "Safe and Effective" wrote on May 13, 2007 12:17 AM:

" Lets see the research on that statement "DECADES without any sign of the consequences" Rational Observer I gave you some research to look up. Oh, by the way I cant find any Human Studies done on the effects of HydroFluosilic acid Can you point me to one of those? "

Rational Observer wrote on May 12, 2007 4:20 PM:

" What a hoot to find the anti-fluoride nuts come out of the woodwork so quickly. Earth to nuts -- Earth to nuts. Flouride has been put in water systems in communities all across the country for DECADES without any sign of the consequences you decry! "

Its Not "Safe and Effective" wrote on May 12, 2007 12:32 PM:

" It is incredible that after the NRC report the ADA and the CDC warnings not to use Fluoridated water for infant formula and now the Pizzo study coming out. The Health officials are ignoring all these warning signs and are still pushing the Fluoridation scheme. I believe they should be held directly liable for any damages done to anybody or anything for the continuing for the wide spread of contamination / pollutant of HydroFluosilic acid. "

Holman is crazy enough wrote on May 11, 2007 11:30 PM:

" they don't need more chemicals in their system. It is not going to help their teeth from falling out of their mouths. You want to help? but them some super glue. "


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