Letter: Keep daylight saving time

Regarding the current measure before the state Legislature to do away with daylight saving time: Historically it was first proposed by Ben Franklin in 1784. It was implemented during World War I to conserve fuel, but abolished after the war.The Federal Uniform Time Act of 1966 established consistent time zones and daylight saving time, being amended in 1974, 1986 and 2005.The benefits of daylight saving time are increased daylight hours in the summer evenings, more time for recreation, shopping,