The European Union & It's Problems.

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OK,, this will be a little off topic, or not.
The Title of the Thread is: The European Union & Its Problems.

OK, in my view one of the EU's problems is just Plain Stupidity!
Why and I'm sorry to all out EU members BUT!   The EU is going to Ban Matches!!??

My friends in Britain, Run, Run Away As Fast As You Can!!!!!

EU in 'INSANE' plan to BAN 'strike anywhere' matches in UK for sake of health and safety

You haven't Banned machetes or Big Knives, but you want to ban matches? 

EUROPEAN Union officials have sparked fury by introducing new rules to ban 'strike anywhere' matches.

You can Stab a Person Anywhere, But Heaven Forbid If You have a Strike Anywhere match!!?? 

The matches, which can be ignited against most surfaces, are being phased out to make them safer.

The controversial EU diktat, which came into force at the end of May, bans the sale of chemicals used to make the matches.

Swan Vestas, the best known brand, confirmed its 'strike anywhere' range was being discontinued.

The products are being replaced by safety matches, which can only be struck on the strip attached to the packet.

Safety Matches,,, Let me ask, are you people in the UK harming yourself or others with these matches?

Seth Davidson, 44, from Pimlico, south London, attacked the move by branding it "insane".


He told the Sunday Times: "There's literally no harm to having 'strike anywhere' Swan Vestas.

"It also seems rather strange that we're still adopting EU rules when we're leaving the union in less than a year."

A spokesman for Swan Vestas said: "Republic Technologies, which owns Swan Vestas, is removing all 'strike anywhere' matches in its range due to changes in EU regulations.

 Due to changes in EU Regulations!! Run UK, Run Fast Away!

"We have taken a number of factors into account including environmental impact, customer feedback, safety and ongoing production costs when making this decision."


The news comes as the EU prepares to ban the sale of halogen lightbulbs at the end of the month.

The measure, which aims to reduce energy use, means households will be forced to buy more expensive LED lights from September.
Halogens are sold in supermarkets for about £2 a bulb, while prices for their LED counterparts start at about £4.
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They are going to stop selling Halogen Light Bulbs for More Expensive LED Bulbs, ok just follow the money on that one.