You've seen these funny looking light bulbs and may even have a few in your home.
Here's what you probably didn't know.
That didn't stop Connecticut State Representative Mary Mushinsky (D-85) from trying to force the bulbs into our homes by statute.
The hypocrisy of it all!
Muchinsky has held office for 28 years, and has been a full blown environmental kook the whole time.
It should come as no surprise that she failed to do any fact checking prior to promoting such a hair-brained scheme, nor should we be surprised that none of these "CFL" bulbs are made in the United States; after all, why would a Democrat try to help fellow Americans keep their jobs?
Here Congressman Ted Poe of Texas explains the serious problems these bulbs present.
The EPA even has a whole site dedicated just to the proper disposal of them!
Among other things, if one of these bulbs breaks, it tells us:
Have everyone else leave the area; don't let anyone walk through the mercury on their way out. Make sure all pets are removed from the area. Open all windows and doors to the outside; shut all doors to other parts of the house.
If a spill occurs on carpet, curtains, upholstery or other absorbent surfaces, these contaminated items should be thrown away in accordance with the disposal means outlined below. Only cut and remove the affected portion of the contaminated carpet for disposal.
All this for a light bulb - it's insanity.
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