In most US states, the debate still rages on whether to keep daylight saving time or opt for a permanent standard time. What are you in favor of?

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Peter_Penetrator · Accepted Answer

Pay attention this Saturday evening at what time it gets dark. Then pay attention to the exact same time it gets dark Sunday evening.

As the days continue to become shorter it gets darker earlier in the evening. I know, l know, Duh. But, if we stayed on permanent daylight savings time, the days will continue to get shorter until the winter solstice which is when the days start getting longer. Having that extra one hour of daylight, with sticking to permanent daylight savings time, really isn’t much daylight left to begin with.

What time is the sun coming up Saturday? Now after we fall back, how much daylight do we have at that very same time come Sunday morning?

It is all about complacency. Not many of us pay attention to those details.

Now come the summer solstice, around June 21st, the days gradually become shorter. So from June 21st to around December 21st the days continue to get shorter. Then they gradually become longer. It only seems like a dramatic change when we first spring forward then fall back.

Details. Details.

Iron_Man · Accepted Answer

It is what it is, but it takes me a month to get used to moving the clocks forward

whirled_up_girl · Accepted Answer

I wouldn't mind getting rid of it, since many states don't follow it anyway. It messes with my sleep cycle so it might be better not to have it.

OlderAndWiser · Answer

I have not heard any debate, not even in subdued tones.

nightdrot · Answer

Put me down for "Option C - retain Daylight Savings Time year round."

Where I grew up in Michigan the summer days lingered into almost the 10 P. M. hour. It was beautiful to see the twilight. To be able to go out an enjoy the twilight hours.

Even when I loved to Washington, DC the latest sunset was 8:37 P. M. - yes, I am a nerd and I looked it up - but you still got long lingering evenings. Not as long because the closer you get to the equator the more equal the length of night and day become. Throw in also that as DC was further east in the eastern time zone the sun would rise earlier because the Earth rotates east to west and so the sun would reach DC before reaching Michigan.

Even though the effect would not be as pronounced in Winter, it is still nice to have sun at 5:30 at night. It just made things seem a bit more comfortable.

As to mornings - and I say this as a morning person - who cares. Most people are in a building at work or school. If the sun rises later, you won't notice anyhow. The benefit is just not that great.

So put me down for Daylight Savings Time year round. In summer it makes for long lingering twilights. In winter, it would spare you the earlier arrival of the dreary cold darkness.

rigmarole · Answer

No one is debating daylight savings time... What Americans are debating behind closed doors in court rooms is if the court can actually tell the public that Trump won the 2020 election and that the Democrats are treasonous criminals... That's what is happening in court rooms around the nation.

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sage2021 · Answer

I look forward to turning the clocks back then n the fall.

I know most people want it to be daylight forever probably, but there is something cozy when the clocks get turned back.

I hate the summer where I live. I long for the fall and winter to get cooled off.
If we didn't have daylight savings time, what months would be fall and winter In years to come. I just can't wrap my head around it. I've been used to daylight savings time for 69 years and now you suddenly need to change it. Well, it just confused me altogether. 🤬

noohair · Answer

The reality is that nothing is saved. For what ever reason used to start it, today is an decision based on economics. People have more daylight during the warmer months to go out and spend money. As people get older their night vision ability fades and so they avoid driving at night. As long as reatilers have any say, it will not change. I lived through the Arab oil embargo where it was daylight savings time all year. I was at college in New Jersey. I remember sitting in my first class as the sun came up. I don't have the answer for this one. I am retired and don't have to get up early, so for me it is a non issue.

NamerOfStars · Answer

I appreciate the thought, but the only person I have EVER heard (or read) advocate for having permanent Standard time is me. What others (including state and federal Congresses) have pushed for is permanent  daylight  time, which is a horrendous idea.

Anonymous · Answer

I like DST and prefer things the way they are.

In summer I enjoy the longer days, which are great for summertime activities.

In winter I want it to get light in the morning before I start work.

I have never understood people who complain about the effects of the time changes on their sleep and health. I mean seriously, are you that inflexible? Would it throw you into a health crisis if you had to stay up late or get up early for something? If so, I feel sorry for you, but don't let your fragility muck things up for the rest of us.

Likes2drive · Answer

We need a standard time, it was originally meant to save energy but it’s antiquated now and not every state or country follows it, I’m tired of driving back home in the dark and looking like it’s later than it is, the days are short enough this time of year

ManOnFire · Answer

I understand the benefits the government tells us we get out of it, like saving on bills, but it is an outdated practice we need to get rid of. Most of the rest of the world doesn't even do it anymore.

goaded · Answer

"I average out the spring and fall changes and just set my clocks 39 minutes ahead year-round."

rachel776 · Answer

i like daylight savings time but i'll be ok whatever they do all my clocks reset automatically so usually i don't even know when it happens

NathanDavis · Answer

pick one and stick with it... Mexico did it already... now I am just waiting for the US to do so as well

abc3643 · Answer

Actually, the third choice that is more popular is keep daylight savings time year-round. I'm fine with it just as it is.

Bubbles45 · Answer

I wish it was a permanent thing, it’s so confusing going forward and back hours.

laurieluvsit · Answer

Get rid of it. There is no need to be changing the time around. The reason they started with is antiquated.

Sofargone93 · Answer

I think it's astonishing how man feels like he can control time but can't control the sunrise and sunset.

strateguy632 · Answer

days are short enough this time of year so the clock move INTENSIFIED the earlier dark even before 5 pm in n. y. city. yikes.

LiamJHayden · Answer

Exactly what @nathandavis said. One or the other, but enough with this back and forth.

Unit1 · Answer

In Germany we too have this 1 hour changing scheme. Who the fuck even came up with this nonsense and how fucking bored must have been this somebody?

DeeDeeDeVour · Answer

I'd like to keep things as  natural   as possible.

FunkyMonkee · Answer

I've always thought we should just move the clocks half an hour, one way or t'other, and just leave them that way.

Joshydavid25 · Answer

I don't really feel any type of way about it.. Whether it happens or not either is fine with me.

AviatorTom · Answer

We should all adopt UTC, the international standard. Who needs time zones?

exitseven · Answer

We should keep daylight savings time all year long.

RedInnocent68 · Answer

I pressed the wrong button! It’s stupid. Kill it with fire! Our economy no longer revolves around agriculture.

GoodGuyBreakingBad · Answer

Get rid of the Daylight Standard Time

Anonymous · Answer

I'm fine with the way it is. I'm retired and all my clocks change automatically. So the odds that I'd even notice the time change is really unlikely. I'm not sure when it is

Sasha0426 · Answer

I thought they were going to get rid of it a few years ago.

Twalli · Answer

I don't really care. It was first suggested during the revolution, and not instituted until World War II.

Jerre · Answer

Get rid of it. Just stay on Daylinght Savings Time heat around

captain_voidwalker · Answer

Permanent standard time. Daylight savings time was literally a practical joke by Benjamin Franklin

Nikki1989 · Answer

Remove it. I hate it.

slatyb · Answer

Let's fall back and leave it forever.

Anonymous · Answer

i'm so sick of it

Staximus · Answer

It's a concept for retards.

Kingofkings1992 · Answer

Don’t really attach much importance to it.

jahaims · Answer

It's antiquated

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