We're All Conservatives Now

The Des Moines Register is outraged, I tell you, outraged--that people are smoking despite the smoking ban and local authorities are doing NOTHING about it. Probably because they are doing stupid stuff like arresting meth dealers.

And there's a light bulb panic in Britain because the European Union has banned sales of 100 watt bulbs in favor of a greener alternative. Note that I said greener, not cheaper or safer.

The low-energy fluorescent bulbs can trigger skin rashes, migraines and epilepsy.

There is also concern because the fluorescent bulbs contain mercury, which makes them dangerous to get rid of.

They can also be more expensive. Currently, an average supermarket price for a six pack of standard 60w pearl light bulbs is £1.21, but a single 60w low energy stick light bulb already costs around £2.19.

Sounds like the commercials for these bulbs should be run like ads for prescription medicines..."side effects may include....."