Donald Trump vows to end daylight saving time
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Ditching Daylight Saving Time: A Nationwide Conundrum
As President-elect Donald Trump’s statement about abandoning Daylight Saving Time went viral, it has left many Americans pondering why this practice has long been a thorn in the side for so many people. The original intent was to conserve energy by resetting clocks forward one hour in March and back one hour in November. However, the consequences have become detrimental to many individuals.
According to JP, a software engineer from Phoenix, Arizona, who resides in a state that observes Standard Time year-round, going on permanent Standard Time would prove beneficial for the workforce as well as individuals. “We’re sleeping an average of 19 minutes less every single night because we’re on Daylight Saving Time. If we keep the clocks consistent, that would increase the duration and quality of our sleep year-round,” he claims.
The Perils of Daylight Saving
Lack of sleep has become an epidemic in the United States, and experts say the culprit is Daylight Saving Time. The American Medical Association supports making the United States adopt a year-round Standard Time, citing significant risks of cardiovascular events, mood disorders, and car crashes. Losing even just one hour of sleep has been linked to significant, detrimental impacts on health. The AMA claims this transition would help reduce health consequences and improve overall quality of life.
Federal Efforts
In 2022, the Senate approved a bill to make Daylight Saving Time permanent starting in the spring. Although this is not entirely compatible with President-elect Trump’s proposal to ditch the program altogether, both suggestions hint at a widespread sentiment towards change. As many begin to question the utility and necessity of this antiquated practice, a possible overhaul of the current system takes shape.
Beyond the Obvious: The Economic Benefits
It may surprise many that going on Standard Time year-round has indirect economic benefits. Imagine reducing the time and expense for businesses to adjust to and recover from the spring change. The added 11th hour in our schedules – an hour lost every day in the fall and not regained until the following March – can also result in increased productivity, higher efficiency, and, most certainly, a healthier, better-rested workforce.
In conclusion, it is fair to say that a major consensus has formed across America with regards to the controversial policy of Daylight Saving Time. The latest movement fueled by President-elect Trump seeks to abolish this archaic practice, echoing a general sentiment of weariness regarding the bi-annual reset. As Americans await official action, they remain stuck in a never-ending routine of clock-changes.
