Here We Go Again – Time Change This Weekend. Will It End?

We have been talking about this for years.  The time change in most states.  Like literally there are only two states that do not change their time twice a year.  Those two states are Hawaii - because they are too close to the equator, so their daylight doesn't vary that much.  And Arizona.  They don't want to extend the hottest part of the day.

Those two things do make sense.  But why do we do this?  Is it really necessary?  I have heard so many people saying that they really don't like having to change the time.  Even though it's only an hour, it's amazing how much it really does mess with your biological time clock.

WHY WE DO THIS

Well, the origin of changing the clocks forward in the Springtime and backward one hour in the Fall started in WWI to conserve energy for war time.

The concept of using daylight more efficiently has roots in the late 18th century, with Benjamin Franklin suggesting it satirically. Germany was the first country to officially implement DST during World War I to conserve energy. 

Satirically???  As in not seriously?  Then why??  DId it really conserve energy?  And even if it did, why are we still doing it?

The original goal of energy saving is now questioned. Critics argue that modern energy use, particularly for air conditioning, may negate or even increase energy consumption, while supporters point to other benefits like increased outdoor activity and potential safety improvements. 

So by this reason, and the fact that most people would like it to go away, why can't we come to a decision to stop doing thtis.  It would be great to just leave the time in the daylight saving time period.  I do realize that congress would have to vote on this, and right now they have many more important things on their plate.  But this has been a debatable issue for years.  And I guess the debate continues.

So for now, this Saturday, before you go to bed, make sure you turn your clocks back one hour, or you will be super early for things Sunday mornng.

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