Comments on: The Crafters are Organizing and they are Furious: CPSIA Backlash

By: esbee

esbee — Sun, 10 May 2009 14:08:32 +0000

the rule pointed out by the red arrows did not specify which kind of test shall be used so all you have to do to test your homemade product is lick it once. Still standing? Good, then it is safe to sell.
But in serious tones, this mess smacks of the same govt control that is threatening those who have animals (corporatism aka fascism)….see nonais.org for more info about the USDA program that will put those who own even one chicken, pig, pony, etc under more govt surveillance than illegals, drug dealers or sex offenders.

By: Heather Idoni

Heather Idoni — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 04:58:35 +0000

Here is a Dr. Seuss style story about the CPSIA to cheer you just a little –

http://easyfunschool.com/the_CPSIA_meets_Dr_Seuss.html

By: Save My Chickens: Take Action Against NAIS : Eat. Drink. Better.

Save My Chickens: Take Action Against NAIS : Eat. Drink. Better. — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 05:02:08 +0000

[...] Well, in reality, this proposal will do for small farms with the CPSIA will eventually do to small crafters: put them out of business. (If you haven’t caught this news, look into the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act, which disproportionately affects makers of handmade goods.) [...]

By: I’m on the pavement, thinkin’ ’bout the government « Executive Pagan

Sun, 01 Feb 2009 02:16:05 +0000

[...] So what can you do? Talk about it. Blog about it. (Wednesday’s a good day.) [...]

By: Kullervo

Kullervo — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:16:08 +0000

http://byzantium.wordpress.com/2009/01/28/cpsia-is-incredibly-stupid/

Add me.

By: jan4insight

jan4insight — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 17:56:22 +0000

I’m one of those middle-aged crocheters with the cat rubbing my ankle – and I say, Right ON! We haven’t even begun to talk about the adverse effects this will have on day care centers and doctors’ offices/hospitals. Can you say Nightmare In Making?

Yes we need regulation and consumer protection, but this is NOT the way to go about it. Bad regulation hurts us just as badly as no regulation.

Thank you for publishing this list, which includes my blog I will be adding more thoughts on my blog later today.

By: The Clever Kitty

The Clever Kitty — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 03:29:15 +0000

The updated list of participating blogs can be seen here:

http://docs.google.com/View?docid=dfzgsj8k_119cxr4vwff

This may not be a complete list, as only the blogs/bloggers listed are the ones that posted on the thread on Etsy here:

http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=6013238&page=1

By: Kathy Schetterer

Kathy Schetterer — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 02:37:45 +0000

Make sense of this:: I can not sell my hand made children’s clothes after FEBRUARY 10 2009. BUT, if I should want to donate MY CLOTHES to a THRIFT shope or a CONSIGNMENT store,THEY ARE PERMITTED TO SELL MY HAND MADE CHILDREN’S CLOTHES. HELLOOOOOO.

What’s with the double standard???????????

This LEAD LAW will make many micro producers INOCENT CRIMINALS, for many will still go on selling their products,

By: Erik

Erik — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 15:33:20 +0000

You can add me to your list…
http://executivepagan.wordpress.com/2009/01/26/thinkin-bout-the-government/

This mess is just ludicrous.

By: Sash

Sash — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 11:41:00 +0000

Yes, and not just the crafters want answers. The American Library Association is trying to get answers on what this means for libraries – yup, libraries. We’ve been told by the ALA to wait for now, but should this law go into effect without adjustments, libraries may have to pull all their children’s books or ban children under 12. If you’re interested, check ala.org for more information.