Should feds regulate showerheads?

[bhunter]

There are going to be new rules for shower heads. Our grand federal government wants to regulate the manufacture of shower heads to compel people to save water. The government spokesperson was kind enough to point out that they would not actually check individual shower heads in private homes. I thought that was very considerate; however, think of all the federal jobs that could be created with Official Shower Head Inspectors.

[Bigerik]

Actually a good move.

[bhunter]

Originally Posted by Bigerik

Actually a good move.

You obviously like a large intrusive government. Is there any area where you would not like federal involvement? Where would you draw the line? Is there really a compelling need for regulations on shower heads sufficient to warrant the expense and usurpation of free market choices? The issue is silly and ought be a poster for out of control government. Why can some people have swimming pools that lose substantial amounts of water through evaporation, but I can't enjoy an invigorating shower? Where do you stop? Do you put timers on showers? Hell, that ought be a real female gender political winner.

[piece-itpete]

I thought they already did.

And they won't come into your house. For now. But what they can do they will do eventually.

Pete

[merrylander]

The restrictors are easily removed and since our water comes from 300 feet under our front lawn they can kiss my . . .

[Charles]

Take the restrictor out and throw it away.

While you're at it, pick up some TSP at Lowes and add it to your dishwasher and washing machine.

And used motor oil is a great fire starter.

Chas

[Combwork]

Originally Posted by Bigerik

Actually a good move.

Save water, bath with a friend

[Charles]

Originally Posted by merrylander

The restrictors are easily removed and since our water comes from 300 feet under our front lawn they can kiss my . . .

My kinda guy!!!

Chas

[Rex E.]

Originally Posted by Charles

Take the restrictor out and throw it away.

While you're at it, pick up some TSP at Lowes and add it to your dishwasher and washing machine.

And used motor oil is a great fire starter.

Chas

Used motor oil is aterrible fire starter but good to put on a nice hot burning fire as long as you don't plan to cook with it

[d-ray657]

Originally Posted by bhunter

You obviously like a large intrusive government. Is there any area where you would not like federal involvement? Where would you draw the line? Is there really a compelling need for regulations on shower heads sufficient to warrant the expense and usurpation of free market choices? The issue is silly and ought be a poster for out of control government. Why can some people have swimming pools that lose substantial amounts of water through evaporation, but I can't enjoy an invigorating shower? Where do you stop? Do you put timers on showers? Hell, that ought be a real female gender political winner.

What is the free market going to do to address water shortages? Price it out of everyone's reach?

We expect government to provide us with sufficient water for home use, manufacturing use, navigational use, irrigation. The feds are responsible for water sources that move interstate - just think of the problems there would be if upstream states diverted all of the water for their own use, or dumped all of their crap to flow into the next state. With that type of responsibility, and some real water issues in many places, isn't a regulation, which causes people to use less water, a reasonable means of meeting government's responsibility?

Regards,

D-Ray