Contacted My Governor About DST

I finally got around to emailing my governor about daylight savings time - hoping perhaps a more local approach will have better results. Here's what I said:

Dear Governor Huntsman,

I don't want Utah to participate in Daylight Savings Time anymore. I have written letters to Bob Bishop and Orrin Hatch, and now I am contacting you.

My main reason for opposing this tradition is its disruption to the sleeping patterns of myself and my children. There are several other reasons, however, that should be considered.

In response to my letter, Orrin Hatch said DLS saves energy. Clearly he is unaware of the natural study done in Indiana (http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2008-03-08-daylight-saving-time_N.htm) which showed that changing to DST cost taxpayers millions in energy and increased pollution. He said it's a crime deterrent and increases recreational activity. Several studies I looked at show crimes like robbery are more common during the day and car accidents happen just as commonly from all hours between noon and midnight - daylight doesn't seem to be a factor (I can send you links to the studies if you'd like). As far as recreation goes, the amount of hours of daylight doesn't change, people can go out and play if they'd like, but moms who want their children to go to bed at a decent time don't have to fight with the sun or disturb routines as much. A good sleep routine is a precious thing to a mom.

It is ridiculous for us to adjust our clocks twice a year. What would it take for me to convince you to let the people of Utah vote on it? Maybe I'm in the minority, maybe people don't care one way or the other, but I do. I know, with so much going on in the nation, financially, in foreign affairs, and elections, Daylight Savings Time may seem like a silly thing to worry about, but it is a concern to me and something I want to change. When I adjust my clock next month, I want it to be the last time. What can we do?

Sincerely,

Mrs. Brandy Roth
mother of Crichton (6), Canon (2), and Sagan (4 months)
www.mrsbroth.blogspot.com

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Links were not included to the governor, but I added them here for YOU, loving and supportive readers, and yeah, I know that car accidents link was not a good example to support my case, but just let it go, okay? Can I pull a George W. Bush and BRIBE you to vote the way I want you to? Let me know if your vote is for sell, I make a crazy mad batch of frosted brownies!