- Target:
- ieichler@knesset.gov.il,davidam@knesset.gov.il,yedelstein@knesset.gov.il,bnetanyahu@knesset.gov.il
- Region:
- Israel
Daylight Saving Time was essentially established for historical reasons that have little bearing on modern society. It is a myth that it was for the farmers, don't let anyone kid you.
It was introduced in World War I, first by the Germans, who thought it was a good way to save fuel for the war effort. The idea quickly caught on and soon, everyone was doing it. Many countries reverted back to standard time after the war, only to pick up daylight saving again during World War II. Honestly people, in the 21st Century we don't need DST.
It serves no purpose and as a matter of fact, it is harmful and here is how:
1) More traffic accidents due to darkness
2) It is costing us more in fuel and energy to light and heat our homes.
3) Insomnia and Stress; increase in peoples weight because of decrease productivity
4) We need the Sun. Stop wasting it!
5) Farmers schedules for milking the cows is messed up.
6) Crime goes up because it gets darker earlier.
7) It is not good for our bodies
8) Gasoline consumption goes up because people want to get out.
9) Causes Depression and other mental health issues.
These are just a few of the examples why Daylight Savings should be abolished in Israel.
We the undersigned, call on Knesset Member to pass a resolution to do away with Daylight Saving Time. It has been proven that there is no real purpose for it like there was during WWI and WWII.
The pros as to why it should be abolished far out way the cons.
Please, consider our petition to stop DST in the future.
Thank you.
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The END DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME - STOP MESSING WITH OUR CLOCKS! petition to ieichler@knesset.gov.il,davidam@knesset.gov.il,yedelstein@knesset.gov.il,bnetanyahu@knesset.gov.il was written by Robin Adler and is in the category Environment at GoPetition.