Agree totally with the majority of readers in criticizing both the merits of this bill and the time wasted on it, when far more pressing issues deserve legislators' attention.  But, for what it's worth, here's suggesting that we follow Hawaii's lead and a) stay on the same time year-round; and b) cultivate the attitude that we don't care what time it is in the Lower 48.  If Hawaiians can deal with a time zone twice removed from the Mainland, why can't we?  Commerce is basically 24/7 with the advent of the Internet.  I, for one, would enjoy seeing the noontime sun shining overhead for a change.