Re: Objectionable Material for Children

[Alberto Monteiro]

Charlie Bell wrote:
>
>> It is Evil because it hinders scientific thought in children. F = ma,
>> V = length^3, etc don't work if you measure force in pounds, mass
>> in ounces, volume in gallons, length in miles, and acceleration
>> in feet or inches per second^2.
>
>What was Newton using then? (Other than newtons... <grin>). He was certainly
>measuring in inches. :o)
>
So? Newton was a racist and homophobe, should we be racists and homophobes
too?


><snip illogical rant>
>
Conclusion: everyone that uses imperial units becomes racist and
homophobe.

>> Do it for the kids. Ban imperial units in kid's toys and
>> TV shows.
>
>Even in historical dramas?
>
*Specially* in historical dramas! I think that every old book should
be translated to SI. It's horrible when I pick up a sf story and
the author describes someone as "7 feet 13 inches tall, weighting
425 pounds" and I have no idea if this character is tall, short, fat,
thin, or normal.

>Charlie
>Who is ill and bored and looking for cheap sport to cheer himself up.
>Where's a creationist when I need one?
>
Try slashdot. There are even true nazis roaming there

Alberto Monteiro