What should be controversial in the proposed revisions to Title 24 is the requirement for what is called a "programmable communicating thermostat" or PCT. Every new home and every change to existing homes' central heating and air conditioning systems will required to be fitted with a PCT beginning next year following the issuance of the revision. Each PCT will be fitted with a "non-removable " FM receiver that will allow the power authorities to increase your air conditioning temperature setpoint or decrease your heater temperature setpoint to any value they chose.I like the way Joseph Somsel begins this piece, parodying the intro to "The Outer Limits": We will control the horizontal...
Y'see, it's not about "gun control" per se, it's about control, and more specifically, who gets to do the controlling.
I've been warning for years that the next step after personalized guns are mandated will be to require a remote radio-controlled shutoff switch for the authorities. After all, who could possibly be against such a life-saving device--except someone up to no good?
How tough of a sell do you think that would be to our savvy and informed electorate?
[Via Les K]