I was a central figure in the campaign in Portland to fluoridate the water supply. I am proud of the difference it will make in the health of kid's teeth. But, I am also disturbed by the twisting of facts by a left-wing fringe.
I have always thought of the Democratic party and the left-wing as on the side of science. In climate change, the left wing has defended our scientists who overwhelmingly say climate change is happening and it will have severe consequences. In economic science, the left-wing has adhered to the facts on balancing budgets and promoting job creation.
But, in Portland, the left-wing has been split down the middle related to fluoridation. But, the science of fluoridation is all on one side of the issue.