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In the liberal bastion of New Jersey they have started hanging little 'Project Porchlight' boxes on doorknobs all across the state. Inside is a note that reads:
"Change a bulb and save. A CFL bulb uses up to 75% less energy than old-fashioned bulbs. Save up to $30 in energy costs. Every light bulb change means less pollution, lower cost and reduced demand for electricity which means healthier, cleaner air, environmental and public health benefits. Be the light in your community. This lamp contains Mercury."
This is paid for with tax dollars.
Nice!!!
Omg...next those liberals will encourage people to drive more fuel efficient cars....Those Commies; Better Dead Than Red....just joking...LOL...
Omg...next those liberals will encourage people to drive more fuel efficient cars....Those Commies; Better Dead Than Red....just joking...LOL...
I just don't get it. We're trying to make the environment a better place to live for us & future generations yet they consider it a threat. It's not like recycling, turning off your lights, not flushing after every pee, not using so much water, etc. is an undue hardship. Why such resistance to it all? And this thing w/the lightbulbs, it's merely informational & a suggestion yet people get immediately & completely riled up. Like I said before, people need to calm down.
The concept goes from suggestion to mandatory very quickly.
What is wrong with suggesting people be more energy efficient?
Becomes...
We are implementing regulation to enforce compliance with all energy efficient products without regards to your choice. This move may increase costs on your part, but it is a cost we are willing to require of you for the sake of the planet.
What is wrong with suggesting people eat better?
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We are implementing taxes on all foods we have deemed unhealthy in an effort to combat health related issues. This move may increase your costs in foods, but we believe it will be better for you and may reduce health care costs.
What is wrong with suggesting people follow our recommendations in anything we speak about?
Becomes...
We have determined that we are much better at making decisions for you and so have removed your ability to discern for your self. This move may reduce your freedoms, but we feel it is in our best interest that you do what we think is in your best interest.
I just don't get it. We're trying to make the environment a better place to live for us & future generations yet they consider it a threat. It's not like recycling, turning off your lights, not flushing after every pee, not using so much water, etc. is an undue hardship. Why such resistance to it all? And this thing w/the lightbulbs, it's merely informational & a suggestion yet people get immediately & completely riled up. Like I said before, people need to calm down.
I am in total agreement with you and again to answer the op...do do do do do do do do do and now a few words from Rod Serling....
I've never heard of a "conservative" driving a Volkswagen Beetle (40mpg)
I do! It's a classic 1967 Bug with a sunroof and pop open back windows!! Soon to be restored to how it was when I bought it in 1967!
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