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'The Incandescent Light Bulb Freedom Act,'

From: American Thinker

Are you stocking up on incandescent bulbs? I value my eyesight and don't plan to read by a light that gives off the equivalent wattage of what my great grandfather had to put up with - whale oil.

That said, South Carolina is trying to do something about it. The Foundry:

The Incandescent Light Bulb Freedom Act, which unanimously passed South Carolina's Senate panel, would allow South Carolina manufacturers to continue to sell incandescent bulbs so long as they have "Made in South Carolina" on them and are sold only within the state. Other states have floated the idea, and last year Arizona passed a bill that would have done the same thing, but Governor Jan Brewer (R) vetoed the legislation.

Whether the legislation becomes law remains to be seen, and even if it does become law, lawsuits will likely ensue. Regardless, South Carolina's efforts demonstrate the will to remove the federal government's ability to restrict individual choice. If the compact florescent light bulb (CFL) is a better choice, consumers will make that choice without the government's push.