Daylight Saving Time is an antiquated practice that is no longer relevant as our society has shifted from primarily agrarian and the fact that there is electricity. It made sense for a farming society without electricity to want sunlight earlier during the short winter days. Now that we have electricity and cars with headlights, transit and beginning work before daybreak is possible without difficulty. There are also nearly 400 deaths a year that are related to Daylight Saving Time*. While it was brilliant when it was devised, tradition is no reason to maintain a practice that no longer makes sense.
http://health.usnews.com/health-news/living-well-usn/articles/2012/03/12...