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curiousworkmanship says: |
OK, this is just a pipe dream, but what if we all took some handmade children's item and mailed it to the office of, say, Rep. Bobby Rush (chair of the committee on Energy and Commerce). Each item would have a label that said:
On Feb. 10, 2009 this item will turn into a
[really big font]HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE[end really big font]
Don't let this happen, modify CPSIA now!
Just think if he had to step over all these cute handmade things staring him in the face! |
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Posted at 11:36 pm, December 9 2008 EST - Report this post
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myboyscustomcards says: |
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I think that is a great way to put this whole thing in to perspective for the recipient! I'm not currently selling children's items, but I am a huge supporter! |
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Posted at 12:36 am, December 10 2008 EST - Report this post
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haycorns says: |
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Can we start bootlegging children's items? :) |
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Posted at 12:36 am, December 10 2008 EST - Report this post
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CogansCreations says: |
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I think that's a good idea....I'll send one of my *hazardous* teddy bears! |
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Posted at 12:40 am, December 10 2008 EST - Report this post
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curiousworkmanship says: |
Here is the address of his Washington office (this is from his official website so I presume he intends it to be public knowledge):
Rep. Bobby Rush
2416 Rayburn HOB
Washington, DC 20515
Let's make sure we don't put "Hazardous Substance" on the outside of the box, or else they'll have to call in the bomb squad or something.
Suggested text for enclosed letter:
On Feb. 10, 2009 this item will turn into a
[really big font]HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE[end really big font]
Don't let this happen!
I am a crafter [or artisan; I don't want to reopen that debate] who makes and sells one of a kind items for children. It is financially and physically impossible for me to do all the lead testing that the CPSIA requires. Since all my products will legally be classified as "hazardous substances" on Feb. 10, 2009, I am sending one as a gift to you. How else am I going to get rid of it, if it will be a felony to sell it? Hopefully you can find something to do with it before Feb. 10 too, so that you don't have to call in the hazmat team to take it away.
Of course, Rep. Rush, if your committee would reconsider the interpretation of the CPSIA, I might not have to go out of business...
Sincerely,
[your name] |
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Posted at 1:13 am, December 10 2008 EST - Report this post
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DazzlingDuo says: |
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Great idea. I'll give it a bump. My husband's comment on the law was "written by someone who has obviously never made anything" |
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Posted at 2:12 am, December 10 2008 EST - Report this post
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Faeorain says: |
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Heck...I don't even make kids stuff, but I would be willing to come up with something just so I can join in! |
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Posted at 2:19 am, December 10 2008 EST - Report this post
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