More Pussification
Here we go again
Anyone who’s ready my article “The pussification of America” knows where I stand on government regulations on “unsafe” products. Now they’ve taken it a step further and, in the opinion of many, way too far.
“The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA) has effectively banned the sale of youth off-highway vehicles (OHVs) as of Feb. 10, 2009. The AMA is calling for action now to help reverse the potentially devastating effect this could have on the sport of OHV recreation.”
Basically, the law breaks down like this: Stricter regulations have been added to childrens’ toys pertaining to the amount of lead allowed in/on them. ”…all youth products containing lead must have less than 600 parts per million (ppm) by weight…”
So far, so good. If you think toys that toddlers might put into their little mouths shouldn’t contain lead, fine. Good for you, whatever, we don’t care… But the issue here isn’t toddler’s toys… ”The CPSC has interpreted the law to apply to various components of youth OHVs (off-highway vehicles) including the engine, brakes, suspension, battery and other mechanical parts.” Here’s a thought… Don’t let your kids put motorcycle parts in their mouths, you fucking idiot.
Very serious problems
Firstly, in a nation of morbidly overweight children, where our kids have to be told 
by commercials starring professional athletes that they need to go outside for “at least one hour per day” to play… We’ve removed yet another avenue of exercise, motor-skill developing, and fun.
Secondly, and equally important, there are literally tens of thousands of dirtbikes that are out there being used that you can no longer buy parts for. So when the brakes wear out you, as a parent, can’t replace them. Who is going to be responsible for the accidents, crashes, and deaths caused by this?
Get more information: link to AMA link to CycleNews
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