As I discuss in my recent report,
North Carolinians are going to be taxed (in their electricity bills) to
fund incentive programs.? These programs not only are designed to
change what appliances we buy but also to change our behavior so we
automatically know to buy more expensive energy efficiency goods and
services even if it isn’t in our best interests.
Last year, the “refrigerator tax” was supported in a bipartisan fashion—both parties equally disrespected freedom and thought North Carolinians weren’t capable of buying a light bulb.
What happens if we don’t change our behavior to meet the expectations of the central planners?? Below is a glimpse:
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Here
we see a North Carolinian who purchased a very efficient air
conditioner, but unfortunately decided against an even more expensive,
more efficient unit.? He explained that he needed the additional
money to feed his family, but that was the same old tired excuse used
by other feeble-minded offenders.
The man is watching many disturbing images–here is just one (viewer discretion is advised):
