Absurdity

[ricksegers]

I'm sorry but this seems a little ridiculous

http://news.yahoo.com/s/livescience...forniadecisioncouldlimithdtvchoicesnationwide

 

[LKellerIII]

I'm sorry but this seems a little ridiculous

http://news.yahoo.com/s/livescience...forniadecisioncouldlimithdtvchoicesnationwide

I don't know all the technical details, but apparently plasma TVs use far more electricity than LCD HDTVs or the old analog sets.

Even more than the rest of the country, California has become very green - supporting the use of less energy and cleaner energy has become a political necessity. And it's not just the Democratic legislature, but Republican Schwarzanegger as well. Even if another Republican replaces him as Governor next year (even money at best), all of them are likely to be moderate, and keep pushing the Green agenda.

From what I've heard, the proposed new California regulations would only prohibit the sale of about 25% of current HDTVs - primarily very large screen plasmas. I'm sure plasma TV manufacturers are working diligently to design big-screen TVs that use less energy.

 

[LowPayDJ]

I'd like to know why the Gov't seems to think that that they can tell me what I can do, or have in my own home. If I want a TV the size of a house in my living room, and can afford to buy it, and pay for the electric to run it, then it shouldn't be any of their business.

 

[Robnoxious]

I'd like to know why the Gov't seems to think that that they can tell me what I can do, or have in my own home. If I want a TV the size of a house in my living room, and can afford to buy it, and pay for the electric to run it, then it shouldn't be any of their business.

Since the power grid debacle under former Gov. Grey Davis, California has enjoyed the highest prices for energy in the country. Sacramento is so chock full of idiots they are spilling out into the streets. There is not one worthwhile member of the California state legislature.

Unfortunately I also don't see that changing anytime soon.

 

[LKellerIII]

I'd like to know why the Gov't seems to think that that they can tell me what I can do, or have in my own home. If I want a TV the size of a house in my living room, and can afford to buy it, and pay for the electric to run it, then it shouldn't be any of their business.

I personally don't care how much electricity you use - but like it or not, the government is in the business of legislating behavior to a certain extent, and always has been.

You might as well say (as many people did in the past) - if I want to drive my car without wearing my seat-belt, it's none of the government's business...it's my life. But most states have now made it mandatory to wear seat belts, and we've all gotten used to it.

The political powers that be are starting to make decisions that imply it's irresponsible for electronic devices to waste electricity. You can get upset about it if you want, I guess. The TV manufacturers are complaining just like the car companies complained in the 70s about having to make safer cars...but ultimately, they had to comply. I suspect that TV manufacturers will find a way to make a huge TV that uses 1/3rd less energy.

 

[FreddyE1977]

I'm sorry but this seems a little ridiculous

http://news.yahoo.com/s/livescience...forniadecisioncouldlimithdtvchoicesnationwide

Even more than the rest of the country, California has become very green

As evidence, witness two recent actions taken by the San Jose City Council

- Approved construction permits for a new server farm, which will be one of the world's largest when complete.
- Denied construction permit for a new power plant.

(I presume they are planning to run the server farm on "D" batteries ;D)

 

[kms575]

I'd like to know why the Gov't seems to think that that they can tell me what I can do, or have in my own home. If I want a TV the size of a house in my living room, and can afford to buy it, and pay for the electric to run it, then it shouldn't be any of their business.

While I agree to a point, if everyone had a TV the size of a house in their living room, I think we might have much bigger electricity shortage problems.