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Stephen Hancocks OBE: “… free speech versus the public good, and who decides this?”

Source: BDJ 226:909 (British Dental Journal) | June 28th, 2019 | By Stephen Hancocks OBE
Location: United Kingdom

Excerpts from editorial:

… But what of other vexatious anti-public health groups and messages? Should they have their activities curtailed on social media too? What about the anti-fluoridationists? The anti-amalgam lobby? Where is the cut off point for free speech versus the public good, and who decides this?

… So, is it time to email social media giants and start a conversation about restricting those who oppose the universally recognised, safe and effective public health measure of water fluoridation? …

*Editorial titled Koplik’s spots is online at https://www.nature.com/articles/s41415-019-0465-6