If by banning them we save a single life

it will be worth it.

By them, we're referring to compact fluorescent lamps, which are pitched as being ever so "environmentally friendly."

Unless the environment under discussion is in a reading lamp, on a low ceiling or similarly in proximity to a human noggin. Maybe even a baby nursery.

Sure they  $5 a year. What's not to like?

After all, what's wrong with a  little electronic smog?

ought not be in nurseries, or othe