As i mentioned - this is NOT my thinking - I am literally quoting the head of the largest aluminum processing conglomerate in the WORLD on what he said to my dad.
People seem to be confusing his comments with my own... I have no opinion!
You should hear some of the fucking quote I have of John Herrington (sec. dept energy under reagan)....
One part of your post was framed as a quote, the part about "dental benefit BS" and "why isn't any other medical benefit made free and literally forced upon you like fluoride is???" was not.
But the sentiment I have is the same: on the one hand, I quoted some questionable logic from head of alcoa - then I asked a fair question: "if the government is so concerned with my health, why is all other healthcare not free/forced upon me???"
As another user pointed out, Iodized salt is mandated.
How about other medical practices? Why are mammograms not free and forced upon all those with breasts?
Prostate exams?
Lung cancer checks?
Liver issues???
it doesnt matter that its beneficial - what I am asking is "Why these, and not those?"