How many congressmen does it take to screw the guy putting in a light bulb?

Posted by Marc Hodak on December 22, 2007 under Collectivist instinct | Read the First Comment

314. That’s the number of congresscritters who voted to ban the incandescent light bulb.

If you care about reasons why Congress would do such a thing, you can read this. If you think Congress is a bunch of dim bulbs, you can read this (gated). If you want to see why the intended effects are likely to be outweighed by the unintended effects, read this.

If you’re, like me, wondering where Congress gets off even being able to ban the light bulb, read this, and get back to me with an explanation that Washington or Madison might understand.