Yes, I agree with you, the mercury is a big issue with CFLs, and I guess I was remiss in not mentioning it.

Again, it was not the environmentalists who were saying that twirly lightbulbs would save the planet, it was mostly a government and hardware store initiative.

Your info on taking them out is good, I have one CFL with a loose connection where the glass goes in the ceramic part, and will DEFINATELY do as you suggest - thanks.

I am very sorry to hear you health has taken a dive. I also have health problems, and in fact they could very well be due to mercury exposures!!

LEDs are a better light anyways, yup.

Thanks for your reply, and for reading my blog!