Originally Posted by Guitarman1951 (Post 2073105)

In1973, the nation went to full time DST. After one year, that was changed back. The reason was that so many children were killed walking to bus stops or school in the dark, people demanded that it be changed back. Evidently, we haven't learned from history.

Originally Posted by lindaelane (Post 2073237)

I am grieving.

Dark mornings, forever.

The sun shining when I am ready for bed many months of the year.

Deprived of the ability to enjoy sunset and then twilight for many months of the year.

School children waiting for buses in perpetual darkness most of the year, though they would have both left for school and come home in the light if this had not been done.

I think it is a horrible thing.

I have other reasons to consider living abroad but this certainly has added to my list.

The horror of a world where there are fewer sunsets to be seen, where mornings are always dark. I am so sad.

Originally Posted by MartinSE (Post 2072920)

Well, for me at least there is GOOD news!

The Senate has passed legislation making DST permanent in 2023! Next up the House has to pass it, then the President signs it and we can all stop suffering ...

At least that is my so humble opinion.

Originally Posted by Aces4 (Post 2073032)

Yes, but back when you were a child, most likely you could hear the horses coming. ;-)

The obsession with turning the clock one hour twice a year makes it appear we’ve turned into a land of cupcakes, melting if the time is adjusted. Be sure you never leave your time zone, don’t travel overseas for business or pleasure. Don’t you wonder how the seasonal residents from different time zones survive the madness? It’s enough to cause the vapors…

Originally Posted by dewilson58 (Post 2073051)

Silly this is what Congress spends their time on.
:ohdear:

Originally Posted by Annie66 (Post 2073057)

So, let's pretend for a moment ....... if we go on DST, will we permanently be in the EST or EDT time zone?

Originally Posted by CharlesNT (Post 2073063)

Good to know this is the most important thing Congress has to work on!

Stay on standard time, I’m not happy waking up in the dark!

Originally Posted by Guitarman1951 (Post 2073105)

In1973, the nation went to full time DST. After one year, that was changed back. The reason was that so many children were killed walking to bus stops or school in the dark, people demanded that it be changed back. Evidently, we haven't learned from history.

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC (Post 2072934)

Like to go walking after dinner so prefer daylight savings

Originally Posted by Hape2Bhr (Post 2073337)

I overheard environmentalists hoping it would pass so their solar panels get an extra hour of sunlight.

:ohdear::ohdear::ohdear:

Originally Posted by Mleeja (Post 2072960)

This is a step in the right direction, but let’s move the clocks back in November and just leave them there. Everything will be great with “year round dst” until a couple of kids are killed at the bus stops in January.

Originally Posted by coffeebean (Post 2073333)

Every child should be given a reflective vest.....no ifs ands or buts about it. They should be supplied by the school and the child must wear it when going to school in the morning. Do you think that may help?

Originally Posted by coffeebean (Post 2073340)

Do these "fools" honestly think there is one more hour of sunlight? Seriously? Oh dear is right!