Public sales of chemicals to be made illegal

Some of us geekier kids have owned chemistry sets. Some of us still do. Well new laws designed to prevent the sale of things that could be used for terrorism, which includes pretty much anything, may make these kits a thing of the past. As Benjamin Franklin said "Those who are willing to give up a little bit of freedom for security deserve neither". The Government is actively attempting to eliminate all chemical sales to the public. This action has been initiated by the CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission). Chemical suppliers are now faced with legal action. This story in wired also deals with the issue. It would be sad if we couldn't buy all these incredibly cool geek toys like aerogel, isotopes, uv and IR flash lights, fluorescent paint, crazy strong neodynium magnets...