Made in China

There has been a lot of media attention in recent weeks about the quality control problems of items made in China. Last night, K and I were talking about how the media, in its never-tainted presentation of content (insert sarcastic cough here), seems to focus on China being the source of the problem. Not that the Chinese manufacturers don't have any responsibility, but why aren't we focused on why the American manufacturers like Mattel aren't spot-checking the products for safety? Or perhaps Mattel needs to look at how they provide product specifications (including safety standards). I'm not sure where the ultimate source of the problem is, but I do believe Mattel has the ultimate responsibility to make sure the products they sell are safe REGARDLESS OF WHERE THEY ARE MANUFACTURED.

Anyway, one of my bloggy acquaintances wrote a great post on this, and you can click here to read it.