[2CAVTrooper]

The dangers of CFL’s are hardly exaggerated.

Besides the known mercury content of said bulbs, there are documented cases of them catching fire.

http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11001.html

http://www.eveningtribune.com/newsnow/x1882979636/Compact-fluorescent-light-bulb-to-blame-for-Hornell-fire

[aldabra]

The dangers of CFL’s are hardly exaggerated.

Besides the known mercury content of said bulbs, there are documented cases of them catching fire.

Plus there's the problem of flicker from CFL's which can cause seizures, and migraines. Incandescents are used in some situations for their warmth, e.g. warming chicken coops. CFL's do not work well in the cold, and cost more to run in situations where they are only used for a short period of timetime.

Here's a novel idea, why not let us choose which type of light bulb we deem appropriate?