I AM horrified that this Government can be considering forcibly medicating us by putting fluoride in our drinking water.

We fought against this in the sixties and with very good reason. Anyone who wishes to use fluoride can take pills or use fluoride toothpaste. And if the financial cost of dentistry had been addressed our teeth would be in better condition. The majority of us can't afford to go to the dentist even if we could find one we could trust.

Why is such a petty unnecessary Bill being sneaked through the back door... no doubt it is for commercial reasons as financial gain seems to be at the bottom of most things. But it has frightening implications. What next will be added to our drinking water?

JOAN GIBBARD

Medgbury Road