Posted On: December 5, 2008, 8:25 am CST

Posted By: Toxic

The only thing I agree with you on Shield is "stop the name calling"...it doesn't get us anywhere. I am curious, though, do you think the toxins used in making the toys is accidental? Somehow the toy manufacturer unknowingly used lead based paint on toys for example? I don't think so. It is fully intentional. That being said, does that not constitue willful disregard for your health and the health of other consumers buying the toy with no knowledge of the toxins in the item? I'd lay odds most people couldn't tell the difference between a toy with toxic materials and a toy without. That is what the testing laboratories and government agencies are for, without them we would be at the mercy of the manufacturers. Where is the responsibility on the part of the manufacturer who knowingly uses toxic materials but do not disclose it (which they would NEVER do)? I have yet to see any toys listing ingredients unless it is food (and this is only because it is a governmental requirement).

I find it amazing that some people (not singling you out Shield) throw around the "take responsibility" catch phrase without adequately considering the role of all parties. Yes, in some cases it is the individual who needs to suck it up and take responsibility. But, most times everyone involved has some responsibility they need to face up to.