Reply #40: SHEEPLE, Sheeple, Sheeple: [View All]

[bushcrab]

Sorry folks, this is not what it appears. Outlawing the use of incadescent bulbs is SO ignoranusly ridiculous.....LOL!!! For two simple reasons:

Energy savings myth

If they are serious about cutting energy consumption, maybe they should focus on the real energy hogs, such as A/Cs, space heaters, baseboard heaters, water heaters, hot tubs, senseless tv shows, hair dryers, on and on. 60watt light bulbs consume relatively nothing compared to these other items. Why don't they require Australians to wear long johns in the winter, and open their windows in the summer and use small fans instead? Light bulbs are the problem??!! lol

Health Hazards

Fluorescent lights emit electromagnetic fields that can have an adverse effect on your health. I'd recommend a distance of 2 feet or better if you use fluorescent light bulbs for reading, and you might want to read this as well:

http://www.mercola.com/article/emf/emf_dangers.htm