[OldMissileer]

I’m thinking about building a trebuchet and laying siege to Fred Upton’s district. Whos’ wid me?

I am!

We can fling cases of CFLs at them!

[thouworm]

I’m thinking about building a trebuchet and laying siege to Fred Upton’s district. Whos’ wid me?

"I am!"

"We can fling cases of CFLs at them!"
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LOL. According to the standards of home disposal of just one broken cfl, such an assault would create a bio-hazard wasteland:

"If a compact fluorescent lamp breaks in your home, open nearby windows immediately to disperse any mercury vapor that may escape, carefully sweep up the glass fragments, and wipe the area with a disposable paper towel to remove any remaining fragments.

Do not try to pick up glass fragments with your hands, and do not use a vacuum. Place all glass fragments in a sealed plastic bag and dispose of them with your other household trash. "

Instructions from a CFL- and green-friendly source

Of course, the EPA has said very little about the mercury disposal issues.
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I had to look up Fred Upton

Rep. Fred Upton Eats His Own Congressman Pushes Vote to Kill His Light Bulb Efficiency Standards [July 2011]