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I went to the thrift store today and guess what? No toys!
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02-14-2009, 10:20 AM
Zartanman
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I've got nearly 400 albums, most coming from thrift/good will stores. Quite a few gems in that collection, let me tell you...
Does anyone know if this law was actually ever passed? I just picked up a Bruder garbage truck last week, and a month ago got a Beetljuice car and 2 He-Man figures to ride in it. This law is a typical American knee-jerk reaction to anything "foreign" - despite the fact that everything else in those stores (and new at retail) is typically made in other countries. So why are toys targeted, while old-ass electrical appliances that can burn down your home not? Why shouldn't they have to pass an inspection as well? Oh, that's right - because there weren't any inbound from China to be found with traces of lead in their paint.
It makes as much sense as having to pay tax on used items - they were already paid for, but sure, I suppose I have to pay tax on a used item, so the government can take that money and throw it away on a bogus stimulus bill chock full of promises and incentives for those dumb enough to believe it'll make everyting all better. It makes as much sense as throwing food at someone with an eating disorder to fix their problem.
In short, it's about time the world economy collapses.
Not to mention the fact that the Law does not stop Chinese goods from entering our country anyway. As a matter of fact if you look at your goods you would soon realize if we did ever ban Chinese goods we would quickly be out of just about EVERYTHING.
It is simply impossible to even find a single cup, plate or dish that is not made in China.
I spent three months looking for a coffee mug that wasn't made in China. I searched High price and low price and I couldn't find a single one not made there.
All this law serves to do is punish hard working Americans for something another country did without actually doing anything to that country.
It seems to be the way of things.
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