Here is why this is REALLY happening.
Regular light bulbs can now be bought for 25 CENTS each thanks to overseas manufacturing.
Compact florecents cost no less than 4 DOLLARS.
FOLLOW THE MONEY.
Who is making these new bulbs and how much money did they contribute to these politicians. WHO OWNS THE PATENTS FOR THE FLORECENT BULBS?
There is no patent royalty to be paid on regular bulbs!
FOLLOW THE MONEY!!!!!!
I buy name brand CFs for $1.50 each or less. They last much longer and they use far less energy.
A government mandate is stupid, but the use of CFs isn't.