GPPatnude

I have been doing woodworking since about 1975. In 2004 I had an incident while using my table saw resulting in serious injury to my left hand: 1 digit missing [the bird finger] and 3 others damaged considerably. The fault was clearly my own, and I don't blame the saw or the saw maker. Yes, SawStop would probably have reduced the severity of the damage, but I don't think that the government at any level should be in the business of mandating safety except where there is broad exposure to the general public, as in food and drugs, public transportation [planes, trains, automobiles] roads, and public transportation terminal locations.

I believe that Bassman00 has succinctly described the situation. We are already paying for more government that is necessary, and it is growing every day – a self-perpetuating beast like the hydra of Greek mythology.

As citizens, we need to tell our representatives stop!! If they won't then it is our responsibility and duty to replace them!!

Check the bottom of your shoe -- I smell somthing and it's not perfume!!

Well, look what the cat dragged in!!

Oh, yeah -- don't give up your day job!!

Oh, yeah -- don't give up your day job!!

If that's supposed to be funny, you've got another think coming!!

Does this make me look silly??

If you don't stop that, I'll have to call your mother!!

Put that thing down before you hurt yourself!!!

What exactly does that gesture mean??? ... oh, really -- sorry I asked!!

it is both beautiful and functional. It would make a marvelous drafting table.