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Originally Posted by Steve Jordan
Sure... but the amounts of mercury being landfilled through bulbs is a small portion of the poisoned chemicals we're already landfilling. No point talking about one and ignoring the rest... they all need to be dealt with. But okay, back to the subject at hand...
And my point was simply why add to the poisons out there? You are telling me that we must accept this particular type of bulb because its the only one available that saves energy. I say throw it back in their faces and say "come up with something better" But it seem no one wants to do that. Instead, we should be grateful for any crap thrown at us.
Actually, I've been clear... it's just that no one ever wants to hear what I have to say on this matter, so it tends to get tuned out. Let me be a bit more clear, then, by using the "F" bomb:
Fees.
Simply put, charging people according to the trash they throw out, to encourage people to limit the amount of trash they landfill. Lower fees, or even credit, for recycled goods will ensure there will be less waste, and more goods will be recycled.
Then, I can use the "F" bomb again:
Fines.
Anyone caught landfilling improper materials is fined. That will make people responsible for properly disposing of their trash.
All of that means... of course... more tax money spent to manage all of this trash sorting, fees and fines. Again, I know that's why people don't like to hear my responses. But in the clear absence of a populace whose majority wants to do the right thing, I don't see any alternative, other than watching it all go to hell, and hoping you die before someone gets around to shooting you for doing it. And I choose not to wait for my firing squad.
Anyone who's got a better idea, I'd love to hear it. But that's what I got.
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The thought of a bunch of little nazis sorting thru my trash
(and how else would they find out if I"m being a good girl??) has about as much appeal as the HOA's telling me I MUST repaint my house the exact color it was, not one shade different, or what color security door I can have.
Pretty soon, with this mentality, we'll have a bunch of little people with big power cravings running everything.
Oh. Wait. Never mind. We're already there, aren't we?
More governmental intervention isn't the answer. I'll be honest and say I don't know what is, but I'm pretty darned sure it isn't that.
Its been fun, Steve. Have a good day. I'm done with this subject.