Up Close and Personal

EClub interviews CTM's founder, Phillip Day, who returned recently with his wife from his tour of Australia, New Zealand and Singapore.

ECLUB: Welcome home!
PD: Brrrr!
ECLUB: Did you and Samantha get to see any of the sites?
PD: We did as much as time allowed. It was a great experience.
ECLUB: Is the groundswell alive Down Under?
PD: Absolutely. I was overwhelmed by the extent to which people have got themselves organised. The anti-fluoridation lobby in Australia and New Zealand is especially articulate. I highly recommend the Australian Fluoridation Information Network (obviously in Oz) and the Fluoridation Action Network in New Zealand, both of which are extensions of the global organisation run by Prof. Paul Connett at www.fluoridealert.org.
ECLUB: They've had some successes, I hear.
PD: David McCrae's organisation in Victoria caused fluoridation to be rejected in Geelong. As we're seeing with the mobile mast situation in the UK, when people get organised, results can be seen.
ECLUB: Where can people go if they want more information on mobile masts and their dangers?
PD: www.radiationresearch.org is a great site.
ECLUB: What advice do you have for anyone in Britain or Ireland who have concerns about masts close to them?
PD: Don't let it lie. See if there are others in the neighbourhood who are worried. Do the research and then decide whether you want to join one of the national organisations devoted to bringing these unscrupulous organisations to boot.
ECLUB: It's unfair, isn't it?
PD: Mobile telephone masts are another example of a technology being foisted upon the public without the long-term effects being known. Instead of the precautionary approach, these telecom tyrants have taken advantage of the prevailing system to put these masts everywhere. I'm not saying we shouldn't have mobile phones, there just has to be more care taken in protecting the public. But this isn't happening. Folks who never thought they would become an activist have had no choice but to mobilise to fight off what they see as a very real and personal threat to their families.
ECLUB: What are your plans for next year?
PD: Sam and I are touring the UK until April and then Ireland in May. I am very excited about this new presentation, which will build on what we covered in 2003. We are planning an extension to the ABC's book to cover a range of further diseases. This will probably be out later next year. The underlying, vital changes we must make to stay healthy I believe are so important we must all stay as active as possible in spreading the word. Click here to review my tour schedule or pick up a ticket.
ECLUB: What new projects are you working on?
PD: I could tell you, but then I'd have to kill you.
ECLUB: I see not even British Airways managed to destroy your sense of humour.
PD: We have almost finished the film 'The Real Face of the European Union'. This is a 45-minute documentary designed to put the contrary information about the EU to the public in video format. We have been helped immensely by various groups, and I hope the film will touch many people and spur them to action.
ECLUB: You're not running for parliament any time soon?
PD: Not if I wish to stay married.
ECLUB: Want to say something to CTM subscribers while the mic is on?
PD: Absolutely. I want to thank them for their incredible support, letters, faxes and e-mails. I want to thank all the hosts who worked with us in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore and also my staff. May all of you have a wonderful two weeks to unwind, relax with the family and give thanks. See you in the New Year!