Environmental Discrimination in the U.K.

Like the U.S., the E.U. has imposed a draconian ban on traditional light bulbs. The goal is to phase out incandescent bulbs by 2012.

This policy, however, has generated a great amount of concern among those with poor vision. The problem is that the new energy-efficient bulbs do not give off enough light, which could make life even more difficult if not outright dangerous.

The bureaucratic response? "No big deal."