> 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?
<L> My point is, it worked before. Metric is just as arbitrary. Isn't it?
>
> ><snip illogical rant>
> >
> Conclusion: everyone that uses imperial units becomes racist and
> homophobe.
I'm neither. Still can't think in kilometres, and height in centimetres?
Forget it. Not a clue. Car power output in kW? Nope. Gimme good old bhp. And
beer that's not in a pint glass??? No thanks.
> >> 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.
So Alberto, who is normally such is stickler for accuracy, is willing to
forgo the joys of fathoms, leagues and knots, all because it makes him
unwell? ;o)
And, just out of interest, since when were sf stories historical dramas?
(Except War Of The Worlds, of course...).
> >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
Good point. <grin>
Charlie
(By the way, Alberto, I'm really just trying to inject some life into the
List... :o) )
