I love CFLs. I once got some for free. The next best price I paid was 17 cents a bulb for about 2 dozen bulbs. I watch for sales and I’ve never paid more than 45 cents a bulb.
I’ve replaced some, but they lasted years and years of continual use. I like the low electric bill, coupled to the low prices paid initially my savings are enormous. The ones I got for free gave me an infinite return. ;-]
I also can help you with the police brutality thing. FReepmail me your home address.
I generally go home twice a year on vacation. The CFL bulb in my patio ceiling fans is ALWAYS burned out when I get there. I have never had one last 6 months. Nobody local carries that particular type of bulb so I have to order them online. I believe I paid $20 or so for 5 of them last time. I will be replacing that fixture with a normal incandescent one at some point.
:’)