Comment by dugmartin

It is stuff like this that makes people think NPR is a Democratic Party organ:

> Over the years, Republicans on the commission have sided with the power tool industry in opposing further regulations.

Maybe they are siding with poor people that can't afford SawStop or people that see the heath and safety nanny state example in the UK as something to avoid?

I wish people would consider that every new regulation as an additional cost in both money and freedom. I use a table saw (with the blade guard removed) many times a week as a hobby woodworker and DIYer. I understand the risks and I'm not endangering anyone but myself. I'm an adult and fully capable of making that decision.