Sunday, 15 November 2020 11:12 pm
Shedding Some Light
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deckardcanineDaylight saving time is such a controversial practice.
I’d like to say it’s useful, but I don’t know what the fact is.
On most purported benefits, we do not all agree.
Does energy see greater use or less with DST?
It’s likely that the crime rate drops when few are out by dark,
But as for traffic safety, well, the figures aren’t so stark.
We spend more time outdoors, but is it better for our health?
And does it help or hinder overall the people’s wealth?
I understand it started with agrarians in mind.
Ironically, the farmers now are highly disinclined.
One thing’s for sure: It complicates, espec’ly in transition.
I see why folks suspect we keep it only for tradition.
A lot of countries dropped it; now it’s mainly in “the West,”
Whose nations mostly prosper, but that doesn’t mean it’s best.
I’d like to say it’s useful, but I don’t know what the fact is.
On most purported benefits, we do not all agree.
Does energy see greater use or less with DST?
It’s likely that the crime rate drops when few are out by dark,
But as for traffic safety, well, the figures aren’t so stark.
We spend more time outdoors, but is it better for our health?
And does it help or hinder overall the people’s wealth?
I understand it started with agrarians in mind.
Ironically, the farmers now are highly disinclined.
One thing’s for sure: It complicates, espec’ly in transition.
I see why folks suspect we keep it only for tradition.
A lot of countries dropped it; now it’s mainly in “the West,”
Whose nations mostly prosper, but that doesn’t mean it’s best.