Banning Kids Under the Age of 12 From Libraries - Page 5

[3boobykins]

Originally Posted by jeanine123

The CPSC has issued a one year stay of testing.

http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09115.html

At least someone finally screwed their head on straight.

Well, good! This whole thing was just way too rushed and devoid of common sense.

[A&A]

A related article states that pre-1985 books are the real concern:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29061226/

[Pinoikoi]

Our paper said today that the lead law was giving a dispensation to libraries that have lead in the ink of some older books, so I think the "keep the kids away from the lead" is going to be less of a problem than we think perhaps..

[JessasMilkMama]

Originally Posted by A&A

I'm right there with you on the conspiracy theories. Restricting freedoms in the name of "protecting you," ......can anyone say "BIG BROTHER"???!!

Yes, its very upsetting.
Sometimes I look around and say "WTH is going on with this country?"

[PlayaMama]

our library has just gotten together all books with a copyright date of 1985 or before. they have to get rid of them or the librarian is subject to a $100,000 fine PER BOOK!

can anyone tell me if the lead stay applies to books as well....

[KaraBoo]

Just absolutely ridiculous. I am more and more convinced this is some sort of conspiracy. I'm serious.