Choice can be defined as the "act of choosing; selection. The power, right, or liberty to choose; option. One that is chosen."

As elected representatives of the People, government Ministers and persons in key positions have a duty of care to ensure that any decisions made are in the best interests of both the State of South Australia and the Communities that comprise the State.

Unless we speak out and our voices heard there arises a default evolution which displaces the needs of the People. Unless we speak out how can our elected members know what we want?  The letter below from Stefanie Birkholz highlights the desire for proper Government/Public consultation on the issue of water fluoridation.

To date SA Health has not shown face. They have repeatedly referred to an 8 July 2005 State Oral Health Plan Public Consultation Meeting which was ill advertised and the submissions that were received from the few parties that went were not the type of submissions that SA Health claimed endorsed water fluoridation. The Grant Council certainly did not, but called for better regional dental support and education.

Sharon's letter highlights the similar need for better support and education. These two factors alone combined with a healthy diet with sugary products consumed in moderation will far outweigh any minor benefits gained from the fluoridation of water supplies.

View Stefanie Birkholz Letter dated 27 October 2009
View Sharon Stafford Letter dated 29 October 2009

To have your letter posted here (FOR or AGAINST) please send an email to choicemtgambier@dodo.com.au

View Sharon Stafford's Letter to MP Rory McEwen 9 October 2009