So Misguided

The Americans are looking at extending daylight savings time, in an effort to save energy. I’m not clear on the details, but I assume energy would be saved in terms of less lighting during winter hours.

Who’s to say, but the US Congress is quietly pecking away at the details.

It seems like the plan was a bit of a surprise to the PMO and the Ontario premier’s office. The push of course from the financial sector is to be in step with America. But does Saskatchewan care? Hell no.

The proposal is that daylight savings would start in March and run until the last weekend of November. Currently it is from April through October.

I’d be happier with more light as I drive home at dusk in October. The rain days are most dangerous because pedestrians are difficult to see. Do I honestly think I’d use less lights during that time? Likely no. Is it good to investigate and consider this option? Why not.

Is this Mr.Bush’s brilliant energy policy for the future? Looking for oil and gas in Caribou country and damming every river for hydro isn’t cutting it, so let’s change the clock! Mr. Bush and his congress cronies should be doing comedy.

Crazy, have you watched the NFB film Being Cariboo? It is about a couple who follow, on foot, the migration of the cariboo to their calving grounds. Incredible.