As some of you may know, congress is trying to ban new and used sales of kid's toys that contain certain amounts of lead. These "toys" include all powersports designed for kids, every ATV and motorcycle under 110cc. We need support in telling congress that this is wrong, and children's toys should not include dirtbikes, ATVs, and other powersports that, by nature, contain lead in their alloys. Visit www.TomSelf.com and send these guys a message, it only takes a second of your time to make a difference!

Snagged from another forum:

As of Tuesday, February 10th, 2009, the small power sports industry has all but been shut down. This affects not only dealers and new units but individuals all across the U.S. New and used units as well as parts availability for every used unit in the nation has been called under question. This issue is far reaching not only financially but also concerning safety. With the suspension of proper sized ATV's and motorcycles suspended, young riders will be tempted to use improperly sized and built machines which could (but Lord willing won't) lead to severe injuries.

There is a waiver now setting before the Consumer Product Safety Commission in Washington DC, but has not been acted upon as of yet. We need every available rider, Mother, Father, Grandmother, Grandfather, Aunt, Uncle and any relative, friend neighbor, business or personal contact or any person who is a legal us citizen to get involved. They need to access this website, read the sample letter, type in their name and address then click the "send a letter on my behalf" icon below it. This will generate correspondence to all the committee members in Washington that are on the committee that oversee the commission that could act upon this. The commission members as well as my office will also receive copies of the letters set so we can be the most effective voice we that we can. The sport as well as the industry is in turmoil and time is short. The future of small power sports is at risk! PLEASE ACT NOW!!

SEND A LETTER TO THE U.S. CONGRESS

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Why would they ban that stuff? I don't know of any kids that are willing to put dirtbike pieces in their mouth, hahaha.

Time to sign the petition!