Ya'know, this action by the FCC opens up a whole new can of worms, which I'm sure Congress hadn't considered...
By sending out the rebates for DTV retrofit, they satisfy, to the consumer, the unfunded mandate requirements. So by caveat...
Should they not fund the purchase of pigtail mercury laden compact fl bulbs? Should they not fund regular illumination for those of us who have a family member whose neurological condition precludes the use of "hazmat bulbs?"
Hey, I think I just coined a new term..."Hazmat Bulbs!"
If I catch any of you using it on the air, I'll send a bill!