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Question: How many delegates does it take to ban incandescent light bulbs? Well, Del. Adam Ebbin (D-Arlington) is proposing a measure that will ban incandescent light bulbs in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Talk about another example of nanny state politics in Virginia.

Ebbin wants to ban these light bulbs, since they save energy and cut down on pollution. However, the Richmond Times Dispatch reports that Ebbin has been rethinking his bill, instead considering adding fees on the incandescent bulbs.

This is a dim bulb idea, as incandescent bulbs are a cheaper alternative to the compact fluorescent light bulbs. In an economic recession, the last thing we need to worry about is banning a lower price light bulb, in place of a higher price bulb that has no proven effect of being safe for the environment.

**Cross Posted at Virginia News Platoon