Though I'm not advocating it- I think one of the main reasons I respect electricity today is the fact I got bit several times as a kid. My dad never seemed to care at all if I was messin' around with line-voltage stuff... Can't figure it out but something just ain't quite right with that picture...
Following, is just my opinion.
I think the tamper-resistant receptacles are a good idea in child nurseries, et cetera where the little troglodytes can get into too much mischief, but they are NOT needed EVERYWHERE! If it were me I would exempt them where not readily accessible or greater than 32 inches AFF. Is the NEC now trying to protect people from themselves (much like modern highway transportation safety enhancements)?
Just my opinion and nothing more...
No wire bias here- I'm standing on neutral ground.
