It's worth mentioning a satirical essay Benjamin Franklin wrote when he stayed in Paris as part of a diplomatic mission in which he basically chastises the citi

It's worth mentioning a satirical essay Benjamin Franklin wrote when he stayed in Paris as part of a diplomatic mission in which he basically chastises the citizens of Paris for not waking up with the sun. http://www.webexhibits.org/daylightsaving/franklin3.html http://www.webexhibits.org/daylightsaving/franklin3.html Here is a quote of how he suggest to change their lazy manners: "Every morning, as soon as the sun rises, let all the bells in every church be set ringing; and if that is not sufficient?, let cannon be fired in every street, to wake the sluggards effectually, and make them open their eyes to see their true interest." To me it bears so much resemblance to people's imminent fear of having a late sunrise.