...Labour and the greens (plan/were planning) to make it compulsory to have a shower head that delivered no more than 7.5L/minute (help combat global warming y'see)... a response (above) from the blogosphere to their control mania...and this from the NZ Herald editorial...
The widespread perception of petty personal bossiness, the "nanny state", is Labour's Achilles heel at this election. It has been carrying the label at previous elections but people are in a more decisive mood of rebellion now and petty restrictions like the shower will weigh more strongly.
The planet can surely be saved without treating people like children (or teenagers whose showers are definitely excessive).
Energy-efficient home appliances and house designs carry their own incentives in lower operating costs. They do not need to be enforced by punitive measures on life's little indulgences. Or is that the real purpose of environmentalism? Rules such as this make us wonder. And tempt us to enjoy a good strong shower somewhat more. More here...
