Gail Collins on The Federales banning of incandescent light bulbs——>>>
http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9501E0D61530F932A05750C0A9679D8B63&ref=gailcollins
Opponents of the law claim that the newer, more energy-efficient and cost-saving breeds of bulb give a less pleasing light, although that doesn't seem to have dissuaded the American consumers from moving away from the incandescents in droves. The National Electrical Manufacturers Association says demand for the allegedly beloved old bulbs has dropped 50 percent over the last five years.
Which begs the question..
Then why do we need a law?