I probably got that information here: http://www.epa.gov/mercury/spills/

Perhaps I was mixing up the guidance found here: http://www.epa.gov/mercury/spills/

Sure thing: http://www.epa.gov/mercury/spills/

Dear AC, Thanks for calling me a moron. The GOP candidates around here are all Tea Partiers. I'll change my voting strategy when I see fit. What makes LEDs viable? I would like 1000 lumen output for $50/bulb.

Thanks, I didn't realize it condensed right away. That definitely reassures me. Now to convince my wife!

Thanks. I didn't realize it condensed right away.

I'm glad you are pretty sure. Since a random Slashdotter is "pretty sure" without making any technical arguments, then I should be pretty sure too. That said, I buy the other poster' arguments about the mercury quickly condensing soon after breakage.

Then let other people repopulate the planet for you because you clearly aren't a parent. I'm not an expert in all areas and others here reassured me that the Mercury vapor condensed soon after breakage. I can tell you that the Tx power of wireless LAN is nothing to be concerned about. But the SAR ratings of cellular phones is not something I want my kid putting next to his head for 4 hours a day.

I hope you aren't an adult based on your response. (Yes, I am a Dr).

Hey AC, do you have kids?

Yes, my new carpet is hand-tufted all-natural Wool. Thanks for questioning that.

Like I said, there is a huge difference between mercury in the solid form and mercury in the vaporized form.

Several months ago, a CFL broke right next to my 2-year old son. I had the sense to get him out of the room, but not for about 10 seconds.

After much research, I discovered that a CFL has about 4 milligrams of Mercury that is released as a vapor (which is readily absorbed by the body unlike the solid form).

The EPA website's cleanup instructions were vast. They even recommended that all clothing that came in contact with any of the CFL be destroyed. I assumed this also meant the wall-to-wall carpeting in my son's bedroom where he plays.

Do I think the EPA is probably being a bit paranoid? Sure. But this is my son we are talking about during his key mental development years. A little paranoia is in order. Who knows how much mercury vapor he inhaled. Yes, I got rid of the carpet.

I'm personally stocking up on incadescents until LED or Halogon alternatives become viable. BTW-- I vote Democratic ticket and am otherwise pretty liberal.

I agree with the parent's sentiment that society and policies should favor those who reproduce (as does evolution). I agree with you that childless individuals are obviously productive towards society, especially if they help humankind flourish and continue in other ways.

Given the other parent's "F*&* You" response, I wonder what kind of respectful upbringing he or she had?

What a mature response. I completely agree with the parent poster. You must be one of those Voluntary Extinction people.