you miss my point entirely. I don't know or don't care if fluoride works or not (I would guess it probably does, and I would guess vaccines work and don't cause autism), but I point out that this is yet another case of government representatives choosing as their role to enforce their own judgment (right or wrong) on the populous as a whole "for the people's good". I think the cases where a law is passed to control or enforce behavior have become much too common. I would prefer, and vote for, representatives who believe that people should be able to make their own choices in things that affect only them.
AND- to those who say "but if you choose poorly, we all have to pay for your health care" then it leaves almost no activity outside the realm of public regulation. It is a small step to regulate one's sex life, personal activities, and already there are cities that think your choice to drink Coke should be restricted and taxed (Davis) , for our own good.