This law will shut down a LOT of domestic manufacture. Here is a quote from an article in World Magazine;

"But Wilson plans to shut down her company's physical sales on Jan. 31. The reason? It's not because the homeschooling mother of eight can't find time to manage a business, but because of a sweeping consumer safety law Congress passed last year. The law requires lead testing for almost every substance in products marketed to children 12 and under—and that includes the paper and ink in Wilson's books and the fabric, needles, and buttons in her sewing kits. For every new batch of books or sewing kits she stores in her garage, Wilson would have to pay $1,500 to $4,000 for lead testing. She can't afford it."

and a link to some other very good articles on the topic; http://newsfeedresearcher.com/data/a...-children.html

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Bill

This is the biggest bunch of bullcrap. My brother owns a motorcycle shop that primarily sells pit bikes, scooters and quads. He sells more bikes than any other shop carrying his line in the country. Although most of his buyers are over 12, he still has some riders that are below the age of 12. I know he has been worried about this issue. All of us were exposed to a lot more growing up and we are still here. When it comes to terms of safety, we could address larger issues than something like this. This is also driving up the cost for anyone involved in this sport and is directly affecting the kids.

And the pussification of America continues.

What a bunch of ****. I have zero faith in the Legislative and the Executive branches of our government. It's not about working with or for their constituents, it's about how much money they can line their pockets with and still get re-elected.

Well said!

Well, this is the second time they have done this horse ****. In 1987 I bought my then 3 year old boys (my 2 oldest) 50CC Yamaha Zingers (4 wheelers). The next year they were banned. I paid $800 each and 6 years later sold them for $1000 each because they could not be bought anywhere. So I made money.

But as a former motocross racer that rode bikes at 5 Y/O and raced until I had kids, and raised 3 kids that rode since 3 Y/O, it's good clean LOL fun. Motocross kids are usually good straight kids.

Pure unadulterated BULL****!

Please, to all that do not agree on this issue, let your voice be heard !!! You all make some good points, let's make those points to those that need to hear them!

I can assure you, a Toyota Prius has more "lead" in it than a childs motorcycle! They might as well ban them as well....

Our government is a freakin' joke !

Jason

I can't believe this! I started riding at a very young age and loved it...and I turned out basically OK! My son (4 yrs old) has a battery ran 4 wheeler right now and loves it...it's only a matter of time that he would want the real deal!

I remember reading about a law that would affect used clothing sales like from Thrift stores. I'll bet it was this same law. In order to sell them they have to be tested, which would be cost prohibitive for a normal retail store. Many were not accepting donations anymore as they would not be able to do anything with them, at least as far as childrens clothing. And those who can't afford new clothes were pretty upset that they wouldn't be able to afford clothes for their kids.

Good intentioned law gone bad, poorly written in my opinion.

Jody

As bad as the economy is for the clothing industry along with everything being manufactured overseas this law has effectively sounded the death knell for any more childrens clothing manufacturing here in the states. I have 3 friends that have kids lines that will shut down because they can't afford the testing. The big manufacturers will either get around it by having their overseas manufacturers pay for the testing or ante up and get their stuff tested but they can afford to do it.

The manufacturing base of the United States is dying a slow death!:(

John

Guys,

If you took the time to respond to this, take minute and find your senator here:

http://www.senate.gov/general/contac...nators_cfm.cfm

Drop them an email regarding the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) and your disapproval. Don't fill out any bogus names or contact info. Just voice your concern.

As a former motorcrosser and a proud father who just bought his boy a CRF 50, this is bull****.

It takes a minute and can make a difference

Darren