I have hesitated to write about this lunacy because at first, I simply didn't believe it. I mean, really.... It makes no sense at all. I kept going to snopes to see where this crazy Internet rumor began. Sadly, it is not a rumor; it was signed into law back in August. I am not going to rehash all that's already been written on this topic, but will direct your attention to one of the best sources to information I have found: The Common Room. The link is not to the homepage, but to the CPSIA catagory. Make sure read the entries farther down to see what happened on previous days.
To borrow a section from her enrty on Jan. 9th, :
What can you do?
Write your Congress critters. Be forewarned that every one of them who was in office in 2007 voted for this bill, except Ron Paul. They are very proud of it and think they did a wonderful thing. They typically have been responding with form letters that completely ignore the substance of the complaint letters they've received. In fact, they probably do not see your letters at all, their aides do. So you need to be prepared to write twice, or word your first letter in such a way to make it clear you will not be fobbed off by a form letter which ignores your concerns about small cottage businesses, books, and resale shops.
Find your Congressperson here.
Find your Senator here.
Respond to the CPSC Request for Comments (deadline, January 30)
Respond to their request that those who make and sell children's products send them a list of products they use that are inherently lead-free so they should be exempt.
Email them at Sec101Determinations@cpsc.gov, telling them what products should be exempt and why.
Momma, I googled CPSIA and the first couple of pages that come up are just information bulletins that aren't quite informative enough. I have no clue what CPSIA is? What is this? Why is it a concern? In a nutshell, why is it that I need to call/write my congressmen?
Sorry for my ignorance, but if this is something of great concern, I want to be active in it, but have no clue what it is.....
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• Jan. 12, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Sorry for my ignorance, but if this is something of great concern, I want to be active in it, but have no clue what it is.....
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