- United States
- Wash.
- Letter
The practice of adjusting clocks twice a year for daylight saving time is an antiquated tradition that no longer serves its intended purpose. Numerous studies have highlighted the detrimental effects of this disruption on our circadian rhythms, leading to increased health risks, productivity losses, and potential safety hazards. It is time to embrace permanent standard time, aligning our schedules with the natural rhythms of day and night throughout the year. This transition would promote consistency in our daily routines, reducing the biannual strain on our bodies and minds. Eliminating the need to adjust clocks would also eliminate confusion and mistakes that can arise during the shifts. Moreover, potential energy savings from daylight saving time have been called into question, undermining a key justification for its continuation. For the well-being of our communities and the synchronization of our lives with the natural world, I urge you to support legislation that abolishes the practice of daylight saving time and establishes permanent standard time nationwide. This change would benefit public health, workplace productivity, and overall societal harmony. It is time to embrace a simpler, healthier way of keeping time.
