Yeah, I really did
Dear Department of Transportation,
As you are in charge of when we switch to and from Daylight
Savings Time I have a request I hope you will consider seriously.
Switching back to regular time in the fall is a
difficult transition for many people because it gets so dark, so very very
dark, so soon. Sunlight plays a key
factor in our sense of well being and I'm sure you’re aware that sunlight deprivation
is a real thing (just ask Sweden).
Might I suggest that in the future switching back to regular
time not be combined with Election Week?
As divisive as our political atmosphere is today many, many people are
bound to be bitterly disappointed and a seemingly little thing like suddenly
loosing an hour of sun at the end of the day can easily send someone who is
struggling with the outcome of the election on a slow maddening descent into
darkness full of deep despair.
Alright, that was a little dramatic, wasn't it? But I'm sure you get the idea. It just seems like a good idea to give the
two calendar items a little space. Our
country's mental health issues aren't really getting the attention they need
and it just seems like good idea to make sure people who are dealing with an
election result that is less than appealing aren't having to also deal with
aching overwhelming darkness that fills the sky before you can even leave work.
Please, please take this into consideration for the next
election.
Sincerely,
Kelly Ladd
Suwanee, GA
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