So would the added Mercury from the acceptable bulbs with Mercury in them.
Wrong, this was disproved a long time ago: snopes.com: CFL Mercury Light Bulbs
Besides, no one is requiring anyone to use CFL bulbs anyway. You can you use the more efficient halogen incandescant bulbs or the LEDs.
What if it does? If you are so concerning with energy usage, like I said, turn your computer off. Also, what if I don't much care for the added Mercury in a CFL bulb? Why do your concerns trump mine?
I've explained my opinion to you several times now and you still don't seem to understand it. I'm not going to do it again.
You can buy an LED or a halogen bulb if the mercury content bothers you.
I've explained my opinion to you several times now and you still don't seem to understand it. I'm not going to do it again.
You can buy an LED or a halogen bulb if the mercury content bothers you.
As much as you want. Why do you ask?How much of a right to pollute your air do I have?
By what authority does the federal government get involved in any decision I choose to make about how much water I will use, how much electricity I will use or anything else? This is tyranny. Nothing less.In other words, why should they not let you make stupid decisions if you want to make stupid decisions? Because those stupid decisions are having an adverse effect on the rest of us.
By what authority does the federal government get involved in any decision I choose to make about how much water I will use, how much electricity I will use or anything else? This is tyranny. Nothing less.
Actually, it is already here. There are days when I wonder how much longer before the people decide to just clean out washington with guns blazing. Perhaps it will come to that. History suggests it will. Democracies, even republics, tend to end in tyranny. We have arrived. We already have the show trials. Can prison, torture and murder be far behind?It's coming.
I'm confused. What exactly do you think you were countering with that link? It clearly states they contain Mercury.
LED's are very expensive and the light doesn't radiate like a CFL or standard bulb.
What if I want the freedom to purchase incandescent or florescent bulbs? Do I still have the freedom to do that or has that freedom been taken away by tyrants?
That it is not a grave danger as you suggested. At any rate, there is no requirement for their use.
LED's are cheaper over the life of the bulb,
By what authority does the federal government get involved in any decision I choose to make about how much water I will use, how much electricity I will use or anything else? This is tyranny. Nothing less.
Lightbulbs period are not a grave danger.
Really doesn't matter if you don't have the money today.
Well buy a ****ing halogen bulb then, or remain in the dark, I really don't give a ****!
You also don't have the freedom to run red lights or drive recklessly. Same difference. :sun
What? Using a lightbulb is like running a red light? Are you serious?
Both are unnecessarily contributing to adverse effects to their fellow citizens. Wasting energy unnecessarily increases the emissions that pose health risks. They don't light up magically you know. :sun
I'm guessing you are also opposed to the CAFE standards to make our cars more energy efficient?
Lightbulbs period are not a grave danger.
Really doesn't matter if you don't have the money today.
No, sometimes danger is less direct. That doesn't mean it's not a danger.
Maybe you're not aware of just how much energy consumption is just from lighting.
What a crock of baloney! We have lived for a century using lightbulbs and not one person has ever died because of that usage.
As for C.A.F.E. standards, you are correct. I don't believe that we need a tyrannical government telling us what we can and cannot drive. Also, while we're at it, I believe that the tyrants should allow oil companies to drill and refine oil and gas in ANWAR and other places currently off limits. Also, I don't favor the tyrants of Washington lying to us about being able to keep our current insurance if we want and then entice businesses to drop providing coverage by making the fine very low. And, while you have stirred me a bit, I am against the tyrants of Washington spending like drunken thieves and then wanting to raise our taxes to pay for their irresponsible actions. I could go on for another hour, but, instead, I think I will head off to bed. I will leave the lights off in the hall so I don't kill anyone. Sheesh!
If your lack of concern for conservation affects me and my offspring then I will seek to stop you. Its that simple. You need to do a little research of the harmful health effects of coal fired emissions. As far as your desire to continue to unnecessarily waste gasoline, my son risked his life on multiple occasions in Iraq to make it safe for big oil to exploit. 5,000 US soldiers and tens of thousands of innocent civilians lost their lives in Iraq as part of our energy program, so don't talk to me about your "freedom" to unnecessarily waste energy.
It does not. Provide more electricity.When production of electricity for wasteful use of energy has an adverse effect on others in our community.
It is an excuse to control and to bully. It is also an excuse to reward political donors. It is tyranny. This is how it begins. And this is where we are today.Its the same reason you don't have the "freedom" to pollute the water for downstream users.
This is the way it always is with tyrants. You will not escape the tyranny you so eagerly promote.If your lack of concern for conservation affects me and my offspring then I will seek to stop you. Its that simple. You need to do a little research of the harmful health effects of coal fired emissions. As far as your desire to continue to unnecessarily waste gasoline, my son risked his life on multiple occasions in Iraq to make it safe for big oil to exploit. 5,000 US soldiers and tens of thousands of innocent civilians lost their lives in Iraq as part of our energy program, so don't talk to me about your "freedom" to unnecessarily waste energy.
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