AuntCindysAttic
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Don't just write to your legislator...

Send them a photo postcard of something that's safe, but you can't afford to test. You can go to a photo processor and order postcards. Put a photo of your product(s) on it & a short note on the other side telling about the cost to test, etc...

Part of the beauty of this is that there is no envelope for them to open, so it is likely to get through to someone. It is an instant visual. The messages will have to be short - again, that's more likely to be read.

I'm going to send a photo of this (plus maybe a couple of other things smaller around it): http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20190806

I'm going to note that it is merely a sock (which should be tested for children already) and some batting & cotton thread (inherently lead-free). I'll also add that my grandma, THE DAUGHTER OF A CONGRESSMAN, made me one. She'd be rolling in her grave thinking that she made something that the government will now consider toxic! (I'll have to boil it down). Ask them to support common-sense amendments to the CPSIA, including allowing certs from suppliers instead of costly, redundant testing. I'm going to send them to all of the legislators from my state, Obama, Waxman, others on the committee (gotta look that up).

Blog about it. Tweet about it. Spread the word. The more we send, the greater the impact!

Any other ideas?
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Re: Don't just write to your legislator...

That's a really great idea. I'll have to look into it.
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ByTheBy
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Re: Don't just write to your legislator...

Cindy, super idea about using postcards! Love your toxic sock ;)
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Re: Don't just write to your legislator...

I like it! Will get on it. It definitely will be more eye catching.
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Re: Don't just write to your legislator...

Visuals go quite a long way. That is a great idea :)
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Re: Don't just write to your legislator...

Brilliant idea!
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Re: Don't just write to your legislator...

I was wondering about a more visual way to reach these people.

What about those of us who make specialty items for special needs children? Can you think of a way we could underscore the importance of what we do to these lawmakers?
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AuntCindysAttic
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Re: Don't just write to your legislator...

Good question... I'll sleep on that one. Any suggestions right now will likely be incoherent ;)
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Re: Don't just write to your legislator...

That's a good idea.
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Re: Don't just write to your legislator...

I can send postcards from all of my shops :)
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