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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsDaylight saving time reform
12 votes, 6 passes | Time left: Unlimited | |
We can't save daylight when it's dark anyway so let's only do DST from dawn to dusk | |
0 (0%) |
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When the wheels are falling off the bus, it's nice to have a distraction | |
0 (0%) |
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As a libertarian, I feel individuals should decide for themselves whether or not to observe DST | |
1 (8%) |
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When the bus is smashing through the guardrails, it's good to have a distraction | |
1 (8%) |
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If just we get rid of all these tiresome clocks, this silly DST problem will immediately disappear | |
2 (17%) |
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When the bus is hurtling into the canyon, it's really great to have a distraction | |
5 (42%) |
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Here's a compromise to make everyone happy: use standard time on weekdays and DST on weekends | |
3 (25%) |
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When the bus is sinking into the muddy river, everybody wants a distraction | |
0 (0%) |
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6 DU members did not wish to select any of the options provided. | |
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Daylight saving time reform (Original Post)
struggle4progress
Dec 2024
OP
If the clock's not right, how can you be sure when it's time to turn on the wipers
struggle4progress
Dec 2024
#9
Polybius
(19,820 posts)1. Pass
Keep it the way it is.
LudwigPastorius
(12,275 posts)2. You forgot my favorite option:
"Split the difference. Next time we 'Spring Forward' 30 minutes and leave it there year-round!"
struggle4progress
(122,882 posts)4. !
muriel_volestrangler
(103,490 posts)5. That has been suggested seriously, on DU (nt)
fargone
(353 posts)3. The clock in my car is never right.
struggle4progress
(122,882 posts)6. Must be time to scrap the car
fargone
(353 posts)7. Car is a 2023
Owners manual does not tell how to chamge the clock. It says look it up on line. Not very feasible when driving.
struggle4progress
(122,882 posts)9. If the clock's not right, how can you be sure when it's time to turn on the wipers
or add gas or change the oil or tires? It's best not to take chances
Johonny
(23,435 posts)8. Im pretty sure we wont need it inside Musk's
New 24/7 child labor run factories. Time is relative when you never see daylight.