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Originally Posted by GGG
Nope, it's a tradgedy of the commons scenario. If everyone said no we'd be better off but if everyone said no and I said yes I'd be better off so everyone should say yes. If you say no to the program the costs to you as an individual changes by a few cents while you turn down a hundred in lightbulbs and cords. A rational person should sign up.
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This is exactly the case, I won't argue that, but it's disappointing how few people are capable of making the right choice that might end up costing them a few dollars.
This is exactly why governments that have no intention of long term good constantly get voted in. Pander to the common person's pocket book and you can get away with whatever you want.
If all decisions are made based on conforming to the lowest common denominator, things aren't going to get much better around here any time fast.