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SebC · 09-03-2011, 02:21 PM

For me, it's a matter of principle. I prefer pigovian taxes (a.k.a.) "sin taxes" to outright bans. You can spent that money to offset the effects on society but people still have the choice to buy the product.

(If carbon is the problem, then build carbon offsets into the price of the bulbs.)

09-03-2011, 02:21 PM	#152
SebC tromboner Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: where the lattes are Exp:	For me, it's a matter of principle. I prefer pigovian taxes (a.k.a.) "sin taxes" to outright bans. You can spent that money to offset the effects on society but people still have the choice to buy the product. (If carbon is the problem, then build carbon offsets into the price of the bulbs.) __________________ "You can't swing a cat on the internet without hitting a goaltender apologist."