california ??????

[jyl]

Originally Posted by Gogar

The banning of the high-wattage TVs will result in many consumers being forced to buy newer TVs that meet the requirement, therefore "stimulating the economy."

Don't be stupid. The proposed rules are for new TVs being sold, not for existing TVs already owned.

[sammyg2]

Originally Posted by 911pcars

What's wrong with appliances that consume less energy? Should be cheaper to operate in the long run, yes? Or do you like to see the spinning wheel in the electrical meter?

I'm sure one could import a high wattage TV from Nevada or AZ if it's really desired.

Next thing you know, people will want cars that consume a lot of fuel and produce lots of air pollution all in the name of "independence".

S

There is nothing wrong with them, but there is something seriously wrong with stupidas$ lawmakers trying to tell consumers what choices to make. There is a serious problem with "some people" thinking that the government is smarter than we are and that the government should make all our decisions for us. People who think it's perfectluy OK for the government to take away our choices. People like you. You are a serious problem.

The market should be driven buy the consumer, not ridiculous laws that artificailly manipulate the market.
Gasoline is a good example. California requires special gasoline that is different than in other states. Guess what? it costs allot more too. If everyone required the same gasoline, it would be much cheaper everywhere.
Now jerry brown (oh man do I despise that idiot, and the idiots who voted for him) wants to mandate all cars sold in california to meet tougher emmision standards than the national standards. Guess what? cars will end up costing a whole bunch more in california and the air won't get any cleaner.

[Gogar]

Originally Posted by jyl

Don't be stupid. The proposed rules are for new TVs being sold, not for existing TVs already owned.

I know, I was trying to think like a politician. Oh, and make a joke. I know that's taboo around here.

[jyl]

Originally Posted by sammyg2

there is something seriously wrong with stupidas$ lawmakers trying to tell consumers what choices to make.

Same argument could be made against seatbelt laws, airbag requirements, CAFE fuel economy standards, food safety regulations, fire retardant mattresses, etc. Every time govt proposes regulation of some attribute of a consumer product, we hear the same old "let the consumer decide" wail.

Well, you might have a better argument if the regulated attribute is desirable in some way, or if the regulation will significantly increase the product's cost. But what is the benefit to the consumer of a TV set that burns 300 watts, versus one that burns 100 watts? None. And how much extra will a high-efficiency TV set really cost, anyway? Not much - initially maybe $20-30 component cost, for a 42", and since semiconductor prices fall rapidly, even that additional cost will go away.