"David A. Mann" wrote:
>
> Robert Harris writes:
>
> > We had rather stick with the more natural measurement system. I am sure
> > that some day the rest of the world comes to its senses and adopt it,
> > though. :)
>
> IMO, the metric system is more logical...
Rubbish. As one distinguished Australian has noted:
"The Imperial system of measurement is an evolved system, as against the
metric system which can be best described as revolutionary. The Imperial
units were derived from commonly experienced physical objects, such as
the human foot and the length of an English King's arm. Appropriate
subdivisions kept unit length and number within easy human range, making
them so suitable for the measurement of such common objects. The metric
units, however, are reductions of astronomical size quantities, using a
constant subdivision factor of ten. The length of the metre, a dimension
which underpins the whole metric system, was originally (and quite
erroneously, as it turned out), calculated as a fraction of the Earth's
diameter. Given their respective origins, it would be a very strange
coincidence indeed if metric units were superior to Imperial ones for
everyday domestic measurement applications." (From discussion at:
http://www.abc.net.au/rn/science/ockham/stories/s11563.htm)
In fact, the metric system simply reflects a French attempt to dominate
the world by defining its measurements, a failed attempt. While much of
the world was sucked into the trap, Americans have resisted mightily,
for good reasons, and will continue to do so. Another shrewd observer
has pointed out:
"We are of the firm belief that the metric system sucks. It is a global
conspiracy created to cause the downfall of all things that we know and
love. Upon careful examination it is clear that the metric system is at
least indirectly responsible for most of the world's problems, including
but not limited to: Government conspiracy, Microsoft Windows, Rap Music,
Hondas and their drivers,
Transistors..., Toxic waste, The Republicans, The Democrats..., Wrenches
that dont fit, Starbucks coffee, Communism, Soccer, The Euro..." (and
lots more) (See: http://metricsucks.com/ for more insights.)
Bob Harris
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