It is interesting that there are different perceptions of measurement
and currency. If I am caught trying to use unlawful US currency
(counterfeit, let's say), I get the attention of the Secret Service PDQ.
But, when the day comes that the US rejects all but the International
System of Units as its standard of weights and measures, will an
American Thoburn come along who tries to persist in using pounds at his
butcher shop? and, if so, will it be perceived as unpopularly as
counterfeiting the currency, or will a tide of sentimental popular
support flow in? Perhaps it will not. All Americans know no other US
currency but the US dollar, but "Future Shock" may goad the people to
come to the aid of the Steven Thoburn of the United States---unless of
course, they will have been otherwise pre-inspired to appreciate the
virtues of the metric system.
Just my two centidollars.
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>Re: England
>
>Steve Thoburn was convicted of weighing a pound of bananas on 2001-04-09, and
>lodged his appeal the next day. His appeal is due to be heard on 2001-11-19 and
>is scheduled to last five days.
>
>Two other tradesmen, John Dove (a fishmonger) and Julian Harman (a fruitseller)
>were before the courts on 2001-06-13. I understand that both were also
>convicted (and presumably appealing their convictions).
>
>Interestingly enough, 33% of people have voted in favour of the kilogram on
>Thoburn's own website (http://www.metricmartyrs.com). 3% it seems don't care
>what system is used for weighing their bananas.
>
>Regards,
>
>Victor FitzPatrick
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>
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