Comments on: CPSIA – Killing American Industry One Cottage at a Time

By: Bree Patton

Bree Patton — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 17:44:32 +0000

Thanks for this. I’ve been searching all over trying to find out about this, and it’s good to see lots of information and links in one place.

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Killing cottage industry « The Unblocked Writer — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:04:09 +0000

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By: Rachelle Miller

Rachelle Miller — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 23:35:35 +0000

thank you for bringing this out i sure hope we have time to stop this. what is going on with this country i am so glad someone saw this and brought it out from hiding,

By: Deb

Deb — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:52:03 +0000

Great job on your post. This issue has come to the forefront of the resale industry as well. In many resale stores one will find locally or regionally handcrafted items. If the law continues to be interpreted in the manner it is, the handmade toy and accessory industry and the children’s resale industry will fail to exist. The resale industry organization is working hard to get Congress to act quickly before 2/10/09. I’d recommend this site: http://www.savekidsresale.com for more reading on this topic.

Also, if you want to write your congress person about this aspect of the CPSIA, here’s a link, enter your zipcode and let them know how you feel.

http://capwiz.com/congressorg/sbx/f/?aid=12389726&r=1

Congress and the CPSC (the body assigned to interpret the law and apply the law) need to know how the american public feels about this law and the unintended consequences. The only way to accomplish this is to write and call them.

Please become active before it’s too late.
Thank you,
Deb

By: SwedeHearts

SwedeHearts — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:36:32 +0000

http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/handmadetoys/

I signed that. I don’t really thing that online petitions are the most effective way to persuade people, though… If you can, take the time to write a real letter to your congressman.

Thank so much for being willing to do something!

By: Annie

Annie — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:42:58 +0000

So where is the petition to sign/forward/send to my representatives? Sign me up!