Thursday, March 26, 2009

A Little Civil Disobedience Feels Right Sometimes

Just read a great article in Cycle World online about Malcolm Smith, the offroad legend turned retailer, having enough with the new CPSC guidelines that prevent him from selling minibikes, ATV's, etc. to families for their children's use and deciding its time for a little civil disobedience. In Malcolm's view, the questionable legislation behind the new guidelines was rightly intended but not well designed, leaving the public frustrated and businesses burdened. (I don't disagree). Malcolm's not done expressing his distaste for how this is affecting a sport he dearly loves...For the rest of the story, check out http://www.cycleworld.com/article.asp?section_id=3&article_id=1094&cid=CWsub2NL0309

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