LC: Sorry, I only read the article fully after posting (I vaguely remembered it from the past) so here’s some of the nitty gritty.
It’s only based off a small Michigan study. The rest of that same week heart attacks tapered off. And when we regain an hour, there are 21% less heart attacks that Tuesday. Basically, it’s the straw that breaks the camel’s back – for vulnerable people.
We Yidden believe that every moment of life matters, and it seems silly to intentionally increase stressful situations for such a huge percentage of the population, so in the grand scheme of things it’s bad government policy. Especially since emergency personnel may be understaffed/under equipped when heart attacks spike.
We’re also aware of the havoc it creates in our own lives, as children (and livestock for those it matters to) couldn’t care less what the clock says when it comes to sleep schedules.