With incandescent bulbs being phased out under federal law in favor of energy-efficient compact fluorescents, legislators want to exempt South Carolina from the measure, saying Washington has no business telling the state how to light its closets and countertops.
The proposed state law, called the Incandescent Light Bulb Freedom Act, "allows South Carolina to say to the federal government we are going to exercise our rights," said Republican state Rep. Bill Sandifer, a co-sponsor.
IF THERE WAS EVER ANYTHING TO SECEDE OVER, THIS IS IT. Stop being racist against needlessly polluting light bulbs, Obama! LET THEM BE FREE! [ The State via Wonkette operative "Andrea D."]
Hotbed of Civil Rights S.C. Considering 'Incandescent Light Bulb Freedom Act'
Rarely has the South Carolina assembly been put to more worthwhile use.
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This is the brightest idea to come out of SC since secession. That's right SC, WALK TOWARD THE BRIGHT LIGHT. The maximum wattage allowed is the same as average IQ, so SC is OK for a few more years. Jim DeMint is planting his bulbs to grow a beautiful candelabra for Lindsay.