I’m thinking that if you have small children, common sense would tell you to put that $1800, 58″ Plasma TV up on a wall mount instead of on a $99 flakeboard TV stand from Walmart. Do we really need TV stand warning legislation?
I agree with you, but as long as there is gravity and people who do not think, you should put some kind of warning label on heavy stuff to remind people that it can fall over. Since we started putting “Caution – Hot Contents” labels on coffee cups, it probably makes sense to put “Caution – Heavy Product can Fall Over”. This should help to keep the trial lawyers away and liability premiums lower. More “feel good” legislation.
“We’re not trying to regulate furniture and televisions,” Ramos said; even though that is exactly what we just did, because the human species is too silly/lazy to not have the government regulate common sense. Besides, we are doing it “for the children” so you can’t disagree with us or our legislation.
Why not simply run a series of public announcements to bring awareness to those who watch TV?
PBS could take the stance that not only is the content of network programing hazardous to your children, but the TV itself poses a hazard? The other networks can use cartoon figures, soap opera and reality show stars to get the message across.
Let MSNBC/GE run the series of ads – then it will be believed to be gospel truth. Once the other networks see the government run ad, they will see the light and demonstrate their serious intent to serve PBO (President Barack Obama) and run their own series of ads.
Why do we need to suffer the cost of yet another regulation?
I’m surprised the manufacturers do not already carry some sort of warning already. While it may seem like common sense, I am daily awestruck by the lack of common sense I see just driving to work and back, etc. Laziness, time contraints, ease of operation have all conspired to zap the neuron’s into going to sleep…keep in mind Newton was supposed to be brilliant, yet he allegedly had to have the apple fall on his head…lucky there wasn’t a 60 plasma big screen around then! While more regulation seems like an expense to business, I agree it will give trial lawyers one more hurdle to jump…oh, what am I saying…odds are the cases will draw the same type of jurors…non-thinkers who can be distracted by waving a tennis ball back and forth…
It’s unfortunate that intelligence and common sense have nothing in common. Otherwise, we could pass a law that says only those with high IQ’s would be allowed to have children. We could avoid all of these nonsensical pieces of legislation.
I have seen some of this flat screen TV’s and I have to say, their base or foot is pretty narrow and can easily tip over.
“Narrow down the base to maximize the profit”.
I’m thinking that if you have small children, common sense would tell you to put that $1800, 58″ Plasma TV up on a wall mount instead of on a $99 flakeboard TV stand from Walmart. Do we really need TV stand warning legislation?
I wish they could do the same for the property tax bills in NJ. Mine is killing me slowly but surely.
I agree with you, but as long as there is gravity and people who do not think, you should put some kind of warning label on heavy stuff to remind people that it can fall over. Since we started putting “Caution – Hot Contents” labels on coffee cups, it probably makes sense to put “Caution – Heavy Product can Fall Over”. This should help to keep the trial lawyers away and liability premiums lower. More “feel good” legislation.
“We’re not trying to regulate furniture and televisions,” Ramos said; even though that is exactly what we just did, because the human species is too silly/lazy to not have the government regulate common sense. Besides, we are doing it “for the children” so you can’t disagree with us or our legislation.
Why not simply run a series of public announcements to bring awareness to those who watch TV?
PBS could take the stance that not only is the content of network programing hazardous to your children, but the TV itself poses a hazard? The other networks can use cartoon figures, soap opera and reality show stars to get the message across.
Let MSNBC/GE run the series of ads – then it will be believed to be gospel truth. Once the other networks see the government run ad, they will see the light and demonstrate their serious intent to serve PBO (President Barack Obama) and run their own series of ads.
Why do we need to suffer the cost of yet another regulation?
If parents would spend more time watching their kids, and less time watching the flat screen, maybe such warnings wouldn’t be necessary.
Regardless of the injuries, the parents should still be liable for the damaged televisions, right??
I’m surprised the manufacturers do not already carry some sort of warning already. While it may seem like common sense, I am daily awestruck by the lack of common sense I see just driving to work and back, etc. Laziness, time contraints, ease of operation have all conspired to zap the neuron’s into going to sleep…keep in mind Newton was supposed to be brilliant, yet he allegedly had to have the apple fall on his head…lucky there wasn’t a 60 plasma big screen around then! While more regulation seems like an expense to business, I agree it will give trial lawyers one more hurdle to jump…oh, what am I saying…odds are the cases will draw the same type of jurors…non-thinkers who can be distracted by waving a tennis ball back and forth…
as part of Obama’s health plan, the cost of the replacement television will be covered with left over funds from the ‘cash for clunkers’ program…
It’s unfortunate that intelligence and common sense have nothing in common. Otherwise, we could pass a law that says only those with high IQ’s would be allowed to have children. We could avoid all of these nonsensical pieces of legislation.
I have seen some of this flat screen TV’s and I have to say, their base or foot is pretty narrow and can easily tip over.
“Narrow down the base to maximize the profit”.
How did we ever raise our children in the 60’s without the government telling us how to protect them…dud! I quess it was just common sense.
AMEN!!!