Proof we don't live in a free country

Is it because of a corrupt government? No.

Is it because of the liberals or the conservatives? No.

Is it because of corporate control of the media? No.

How can we say we live in a free country when we, as people, have absolutely NO control over the most simple of tenets: Time.

We have no control over time. At all. Someone, somewhere, is controlling time, daylight, darkness, and clocks for us. And not only do we have no control over this, but also, we dont even know WHO is doing it. These 'time police' have perhaps access to the most inner sanctum of life in these United States: By controlling time, they are controlling everything.

A couple of days ago, on the 10th of March, we set our clocks ahead. Why? Why 'March 10??' What was so special about this particular day? Did we vote on this as a country?

Think about it: If one had a question or concern about daylight savings time, where would one go? Does one write their senator or congressman? Town office? Mayor? Police? Who is controlling all this?

And the way in which it is done is so unequal. March 10 to June 21 (the longest day of the year....before days start slowly getting darker) is a 2.5 month span of time of gradual 'lightness.' Perfect for those who love light and sun. But what about the people who love it a little darker...like me? We dont set our clocks BACK until November 3rd; the distance from November 3 to December 21 (the shortest day of the year...before days start getting lighter again) is actually less than 1.5 months. What a disparity! Why arent the 'darkness lovers' represented fairly? What a crock.

And who deems Daylight Savings Time to always be on a weekend? When everyone is relaxing? Do they do it just to prove that they OWN us? Why cant it be done on...say....a Tuesday. NOTHING ever happens on a Tuesday. This way, everyone would all be at work, etc anyway, and the extra hour wouldnt even matter that much.

Part of this whole post is written tongue in cheek....but seriously: Doesnt it scare you....just a little....that we have no say as to how our own precious time is handled or decided?