Change a Lightbulb, go to jail

NC Legislature ^ | 03/22/2007 | Harrison

[DreamsofPolycarp]

Pricey Harrison, a state legislator from Greensboro has proposed a law that we ban entirely the incandescent light bulb. The proposed bill is HR 838. Instapundit has some stuff on this, as well.

[NewHampshireDuo]

This section does not apply to an appliance lamp, black light lamp, bug lamp, colored lamp, enhanced spectrum lamp, infrared lamp, left‑hand tread lamp, marine lamp, marine signal service lamp, mine service lamp, plant light, reflector lamp, rough service lamp, shatter resistant lamp, sign service lamp, silver bowl lamp, showcase lamp, three‑way lamp, traffic signal lamp, or vibration service or vibration resistant lamp."

Looks like there are enough options here. For manufacturers, just add a bit of color to a standard bulb or classify more bulbs as shatter resistant or vibration resistant and you're all set.

[kenth]

Space shuttles, asthma inhalers, freedom in general - all have deteriorated due to environmentalism, so why not lighting too?

[GoldCountryRedneck]

Looks like a Dim bulb too...

Rep. Pricey Harrison

[cubreporter]

Regarding the extremist who is propsing this idea...I'll just steal a great line from Deb Barone in "Everybody Loves Raymond" and here it is:

"I'm tired ...Call yourself an idiot!"

[johnandrhonda]

"Well, I don't think it should be mandatory, but I've switched all but one light fixture to compact fluorescent and my energy bill has decreased by about 15%. FWIW. "

I would change over more of mine ( primary reasons: longer life, long-term $ savings), but they cannot be used with electronic timers, or photoelectric switches, or dimmer switches. Most every light in/on my house is in one of those categories. Where I can use florescent bulbs, they were changed over years ago.

[Calpernia]

>>>I'm surprised that group does not get more support. They are asking, in an offhand way, for people to quit wasting so much energy.


PETA asks for animal welfare, in an offhand way.

[Holicheese]

I have said the same thing. If they really cared, it would be LED lights not something containing so much mercury it can not be disposed of normally!

[Holicheese]

Ahhhhh, I am not going to ask the most obvious question.
OK I will. DOes she have a rainbow sticker on her Toyota Prius or on her Suburu Outback?

[Fierce Allegiance]

I'm surprised that group does not get more support. They are asking, in an offhand way, for people to quit wasting so much energy.

I'm all for conservation, but not forced conservation. More people are converting to CFL's every day, as they become more affordable. They are not suitable for all applications though, and pushing a law outlawing incandescents will not be popular. That is certainly not the way to win friends and influence people.

[andy58-in-nh]

Does she have a rainbow sticker on her Toyota Prius or on her Suburu Outback?

Not sure, but I think she might be seeking an endorsement deal from Snap-On Tools.

[ASA Vet]

denying vast numbers of humanity a view of the night sky

They could always move to the PRK.

[Fierce Allegiance]

Toyota Prius Pious

[Terpin]

THAT'S A MAN, BABY!!!!!

[Calpernia]

That's how I feel too.

[GoldCountryRedneck]

DOes she have a rainbow sticker... on her Suburu Outback?

Not that I'd know, butt wouldn't be surprised if it wasn't tattoo'd, ummm, 'outback'...

[JoeSixPack1]

Why haven't they banned the SUV yet?

Because big ticket impulse purchases wont fit in a sedan.

[eXe]

yeah I can see it now.. Just like the Assault weapons ban.. lol I can see it now..

PRE BAN Bulbs.. 

and of course... the ever popular...

POST BAN BULBS..

[Titus Quinctius Cincinnatus]

IIRC, Australia is in the process of phasing out incandescent bulbs.

Hope they like paying an arm and a leg for mercury disposal.

[stinkerpot65]

She does have a man-ish look about her.

[The Great RJ]

These legislators should give some consideration to problems associated with these compact fluorescent bulbs. While they use less electricity, they also contain small amounts of mercury. Consider the environmental impact and cost to consumers of eventually disposing of millions of these bulbs.