Agreed - that was my immediate first thought was if he wants to "side with the scientists" well then he's just shown that he can't be bothered to research both sides of an issue. No thanks, I'll stick with let the population make it's own choice to add flouride to their bodies on their own and leave it out of the public supply. That way everybody is happy. Those that don't want it don't get it, those that do can incorporate it into their lives in other ways.