Um... I think the article was about stopping metal theft. And I do think it's important to do so, assuming it is possible. (Yes, I know what happens when you break the word "assume" down.) But the real problem concerning theft is it is very difficult to legislate. Make all the laws you want, but thieves will keep stealing as long as there is an outlet for them to make money. So in a way, I support this legislation since it removes one of the outlets.

In a way, I'll admit, I don't because it could price many of us honest small-time folks out of business. I'm hoping that maybe we can find some kind of middle ground. Maybe based on income or something.