The passages present a discussion about arguments concerning the benefits and drawbacks of daylight saving time. This is an important debate because of the impact it has on people's day to day lives. The two positions argue whether or not daylight saving time should be taken out of effect. Both viewpoints have valid claims warranting consideration. For example, the evidence suggests that daylight saving time makes driving in the evening safer due to the extra daylight. In contrast, opposing evidence suggests that the adjustment period drivers must go through actually makes driving less safe. While both sides of the issue have valid points, the viewpoint that daylight savings time should be eliminated is the best-supported position, the position supported by the preponderance of the evidence cited in the passages. The strongest and best reasons supporting the viewpoint that daylight savings time should be taken out of effect are that…show more content… The strongest and best reasons supporting the viewpoint that daylight savings time should be eliminated are that pedestrian fatalities and accidents increase with DST, the effect DST has on energy consumption is minimal, and the time change associated with DST can cause confusion and grogginess. So, why does it matter if daylight saving time is done away with or not? As has been shown, there are many more hazards than benefits brought about by DST. Many drowsy drivers hit and kill pedestrians solely because of the time change. Likewise, many pedestrians are too tired to get out the way. If DST was not in effect, many lives would be spared, and as a result, many families would not be missing loved ones. The banning of day light saving time will help this cause and make spring and fall more pleasant and
