Are the people of Seattle so broke they can't go out and buy their own bulbs?
The GE lobbyist scored, big time.
The bulb makers and distribtors are happy. However, this points out the dilemna. Some one, eg. workers and manufacturers,is making money on such things and it is necessary to know how deep the hurt can go i.e.unintended consequences. This is not to argue that government costs are necessary for benefit or even actually beneficial for all people. People get angry at having to give to other people like scammers, system milkers, make work politicians, etc.
The bulb makers and distribtors are happy. However, this points out the dilemna. Some one, eg. workers and manufacturers,is making money on such things and it is necessary to know how deep the hurt can go i.e.unintended consequences. This is not to argue that government costs are necessary for benefit or even actually beneficial for all people. People get angry at having to give to other people like scammers, system milkers, make work politicians, etc.