tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811142208729284263.post6048292210125470413..comments2023-10-16T04:34:45.322-05:00Comments on CPSIA - Comments & Observations: CPSIA - Scary Brass!Rick Woldenberg, Chairman - Learning Resources Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10399747363670184131noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811142208729284263.post-3416142633785780592009-10-14T17:20:49.022-05:002009-10-14T17:20:49.022-05:00Hey, guys, forget brass zippers, too. Kids can su...Hey, guys, forget brass zippers, too. Kids can suck on keys, handle cell phones, touch door knobs and drink water conveyed for miles in brass pipes, but they can't buy toys using brass connectors, jackets with brass zippers, toy cars with brass bushings or rent brass instruments for the school orchestra. Yup, the CPSIA finally brought common sense and good judgment to children's product safety!Rick Woldenberg, Chairman - Learning Resources Inc.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10399747363670184131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811142208729284263.post-47236736621179084642009-10-13T11:49:23.676-05:002009-10-13T11:49:23.676-05:00Rick, you have been relentless, cogent, and accura...Rick, you have been relentless, cogent, and accurate in your analysis of the CPSIA.<br />Yet Congress has refused to engage in any meaningful discussion of this law. <br /><br />I and myriads of others have written Congress expressing our dismay at the many absurdities of the CPSIA. I have been writing for almost 10 months, others for longer. But no matter what we say or which of the many absurdities of the CPSIA we choose to expose, the responses from Congress have not changed. Like a broken record they repeat the same pathetic non-response:<br /><br />“I share your concern about the implementation of the CPSIA. Rest assured I will continue to monitor the situation at the CPSC.”<br /><br />This is downright surreal.<br /><br />But it all came clear to me last night in a Fox Mulder like dream:<br /><br />Aliens want our lead! Some in congress are in the know about this but are unable to speak of it for fear of retaliation by these immensely powerful beings. These aliens have directed Congress to free up as much lead as possible. The CPSIA was the best Congress could come up with.<br /><br />Congress knows they cannot back up this law rationally nor are they free to speak of the aliens. Hence Congress’s complete refusal to meaningfully engage in discussions about the CPSIA. It’s the best they can do to protect us all from the wrath of the aliens.<br /><br />I understand now. The only thing I am unsure about is this: is Waxman merely the tool of the aliens or is he an alien himself?Mars Feeneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07076141663628831160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811142208729284263.post-76758664123648345982009-10-13T07:05:35.132-05:002009-10-13T07:05:35.132-05:00It is worth noting that when the CPSC turns down t...It is worth noting that when the CPSC turns down the LC request, they will be confirming (by precedent) the illegality of all other brass included in children's products. Notably, this will include rentals of musical instruments to school orchestras, among other things. Perhaps one could argue that musical instruments themselves are not "intended" for children, although I think that's doubtful in some cases; rentals of horns to elementary school-age children is a different matter altogether. [Do some strings used in string instruments, like guitars, include brass, too?] May I suggest that the CPSC use some of their new field staff to stage some highly publicized raids to make it clear that they intend to VIGOROUSLY enforce this law, regardless of how stupid it is? That would make me feel much safer.Rick Woldenberg, Chairman - Learning Resources Inc.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10399747363670184131noreply@blogger.com