> I did not want to hold anybody responsible other than myself and did not ask for a law. Ah, I apologize for misinterpreting you. When you said, "I think that

> I did not want to hold anybody responsible other than myself and did not ask for a law. Ah, I apologize for misinterpreting you. When you said, "I think that frustration free packaging should be mandatory and should be re-branded as injury free packaging." I assumed you meant a law should be passed, since that's about the only way to make things mandatory for companies. > As for the 'correct technique' I would love to be enlightened. My usual technique is to take a sharp, pointy knife to stab inside the edge and cut around. Typically, going halfway around is enough to get the item out. This often cuts any manuals or documentation that may be in the packaging, but I throw that stuff away anyway. The important thing is to avoid cutting through the edge. The edge is extremely hard and even sharp tools require a lot of pressure to cut through it. Despite my replies, I should make it clear that I also hate frustrating packaging. I avoid it when I can, and I think the world would be a better place without it. I have also injured myself while trying to open frustrating packaging. One time, I had to go to the ER and get stitches. It was painful, embarrassing, and had I lacked insurance, expensive. But it was my fault.