zooeyhall said: (quoted from post at 17:53:17 12/11/13) I was reading today about ordinary incandescent light bulbs being banned after Jan 1.
Excuse me---but we have to pass Federal laws making a light bulb illegal?
Is this what our legislators are spending their time on---debating and passing "critical" legislation like banning a bulb???
And what"s next--regulating how much electricity we use?[/quote:753ae246fd]
Old news. Where have you been the last 5-10 years? Rates are going up due to government meddling. Coal power plants are shutting down or getting total overhauls because of the EPA. It wouldn't suprise me if end-user caps are on the way eventually. The first ___KWH over a set period of time could be a certain price and and you could then face exponential growth price-wise as useage increases past that point. Those mercury-filled CFL's or overpriced LED's would be in every home overnight.
[quote:753ae246fd]How much and what kind of food we eat?[/quote:753ae246fd]
The "how much" of many things edible are already being regulated in certain areas.
How long after "test tube meat" is perfected will raising and consuming real meat be legal? State DEQ's and EPA have been poo-policing farms for years. EPA has wanted to regulate animal flatulence emissions for years and fine accoringly, and that's probably coming sooner rather than later. EPA says that dust from any activity (especially agricultural) is bad, as well. More fines/fees. Without the livestock, imagine all of the tax dollars that would be saved by not having to enforce regulations pertaining to them :roll:? HSUS and PETA would dance in the streets. Grain destined for animal consumption could then be diverted for ethanol, etc., and other so-called "green" uses. :roll: Ground that the evil farmers raise crops on, pasture, etc., that some (who know nothing about and have no experience with topography, soil, nutrients, and agriculture, but have a degree in something) say shouldn't be in use could be removed from production.
Some things supposedly can't be made "illegal", but those in power can make you jump through so many hoops to make it impractical to do and through taxation, fines, permitting and delays, creative legislation and regulation, etc., make it (nearly) financially or physically impossible to participate in that activity. An executive order here and a new law there, here a regulation, there a fine, maybe even some jail time. Unky Sam is in control, E-I-E-I-O.
[quote:753ae246fd]How big a vehicle we can drive?[/quote:753ae246fd] If they want you in a smaller vehicle, they'll find a way to put you in one. Taxes could be collected yearly when purchasing plates based upon rated fuel economy of the vehicle and milage driven. With the gasoline milage standards on the horizion that mfr.'s will have to meet, you won't have to worry about buying a "big" vehicle much longer, anyway. There won't be many on dealer's lots.
[quote:753ae246fd]Is law enforcement now going to be conducting "illegal light bulb" raids?
NO. It is illegal to manufacture and distribute said bulbs. It's not illegal to possess or use them. Repair or home-(re-)manufacture of incandescent bulbs is likely possible. 80+ years ago people fixed them. Since then manufacturers found out how to limit their lifespan and sell a cheap, short-lived product instead of an expensive long-life one.
Since funding for the law has never ben provided, it is not being enforced. Some manufacturers and some stores are still making/distributing the bulbs. 4-PACKS OF US MADE 100 WATT INCANDESCENT BULBS ARE AVAILABLE AT OUR LOCAL MENARDS STORES. DO NOT BUY THE JUNK ONES THEY HAVE THAT ARE MADE IN CHINA. I've never had one sold by them from China blow out-they'll never last long enough. Whatever horse or dog glue they use to hold the glass to the base always fails before they blow, and the seperation of the base and glass creates a serious fire hazard.
AG (Post will probably only read correctly in modern view.)
This post was edited by AG in IN at 06:21:41 12/13/13 2 times.
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