Once again our Government has found a way to step on capitalism. In a new law intended to protect children will actually result in the loss of thousands if not millions of jobs!
The law sets Lead-content limits: "Starting on February 10, 2009, consumer products intended for children 12 and under cannot have more than 600 parts per million [PPM] of lead in any accessible part" (quoted from the CPSC Enforcement Policy).
Manufacturers and re-sellers must certify that all items for sale have been tested at an government certified testing facility. This testing will cost thousands of dollars and will put many small and big business owners out of business.
The poor lady down the street that makes items for children and sells them at craft fairs will be out of business. She won't be able to pay for the testing! This woman that worked hard squeaking out a meager living won't be able to feed and clothe her children; another family on welfare!
Motorcycle dealers have been forced to remove small bikes and 4-wheelers from their showrooms already because they can't prove every part on the bike meets the new standard.
How about Goodwill Industries? They resell used toys and children's items... I guess they are out of business!
Will we be able to buy anything child related?
Makes me wonder how I survived childhood. The damn government wasn't there protecting me from big bad business.
Well kids... next Christmas will bring you sticks and stones! Well, tress and rocks have been known to have small levels of lead! A lump of coal is out, I am sure coal must contain small amounts of lead!
Thanks Obama... is this the Change you promised!
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