The Biden administration’s latest attack on freedom comes in the form of a ban on incandescent light bulbs. Starting this week, American citizens will be forced to use energy-saving LEDs instead of Thomas Edison-style bulbs. This is just the latest attempt by the Biden administration to control people’s daily lives and inject themselves into personal decision-making.
According to the US–Dept. of Energy (@ENERGY), as of August 1, 2023, new regulations will prohibit the retail sale of traditional incandescent light bulbs — which use a tungsten filament, and had first become commercially available in the early–1900s.https://t.co/ie0PjL8qik
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According to the Department of Energy, this new rule is supposed to combat climate change and save money for the American people. However, this is just another example of government overreach and paternalism. The government claims that by raising energy efficiency standards for light bulbs, they are helping American consumers save money. Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) cut right to the point, “I’m happy the Department of Energy is out here making sure that we can all save money because we’re too dumb to figure out how to do it ourselves.”
This new rule takes away freedom of choice from the marketplace. The government is telling people what kind of light bulbs they should be using instead of allowing them to make this decision based on their own preferences and needs. The incandescent light bulb is superior to LEDs for many reasons, including being easier on the eyes. Yet, the Biden administration thinks it knows better than Americans.
(2022/04/26) Biden Administration Implements New Cost-Saving Energy Efficiency Standards for Light Bulbs | Department of Energy https://t.co/minWGmmzkw pic.twitter.com/seCpcoOl1y
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The government’s claim that this new rule is about being “energy efficient” is a lie. It is just another attempt to push their radical climate change agenda on the American people. While this rule might save a few dollars in the short term, the long-term consequences will be disastrous. The government is taking away freedom and choice from the American people, all in the name of a false climate change narrative.
Furthermore, the government’s claim that this rule will reduce domestic carbon emissions is laughable. China released 11.47 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions in 2021 alone, yet the Biden administration thinks it can make a difference by banning incandescent light bulbs. This is just another example of the left’s delusional thinking and their desire to control every aspect of people’s lives.
In conclusion, the Biden administration’s ban on incandescent light bulbs is an attack on freedom and personal choice. It is just another example of government overreach and paternalism. This new rule is not about saving money or being energy efficient, but rather pushing the left’s radical climate change agenda on the American people. It’s time to push back against this kind of government overreach and fight for our freedom and personal choice.
