Congress Does Something!
It does happen, once in a while:
Congressional negotiators agreed yesterday to a ban on a family of toxins found in children's products, handing a major victory to parents and health experts who have been clamoring for the government to remove harmful chemicals from toys.
The ban, which would take effect in six months, would have significant implications for U.S. consumers, whose homes are filled with hundreds of plastic products designed for children that may be causing dangerous health effects.
It would seem that every once in a while, our government can promote the general welfare...
Comments
AS someone who used to "coach" parents of kids who were allergic to all kinds of stuff, I can only say Good!
Very few people are made sick by the off-gassing of plastics, but the "Bucket Theory" of immunity says that your body can only handle so much before your bucket overflows and you have a reaction. Lowering the amount of crap kids are exposed to allows they to be healthier.
Now if only we can get carbonated, high-fructose drinks off limits to everyone under 16.
Posted by: Kirkrrt | July 29, 2008 05:38 AM