Basically you CAN'T give up, and more than you can believe in the Easter
Bunny again. I little knowledge is a dangerous thing, and once you've
gained that knowledge you can never go back.
I've been following metric for 25 years, and at times it gets discouraging
(Liter gasoline sales of the 80's) but you keep coming back. The alternative
is to somehow teach yourself that "1 Pt 9.4 Fl Oz." is an easier way of
measuring liquid volume???
Nah, my eyes will always keep wandering to that 750 ml declaration. Which I
might add, we now have and DIDN'T 25 years ago!
So back to work,
Nat
-----Original Message-----
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On
Behalf Of Paul Trusten
Sent: Monday, 02 April, 2001 15:41
To: U.S. Metric Association
Subject: [USMA:12005] But, I ain't givin' up!
Despite my own tough stand on the realistic chances for QUICK US
metrication, I have no intention of abandoning this cause, nor do I
expect to join the "why do we need metric" crowd of ostriches. In fact,
as I said in my previous comments, it makes no sense for the people with
much of the money in the US not to consider major investing in US
metrication. I just don't understand why these very smart people want to
continue to carry two sets of inventories, one for the US consumption
and the other for the rest of the world. I'm sure there is a reason they
can give to justify it, but I don't bottle milk or make fasteners for a
living, so I don't know the answer.
Once again, it is the INSPIRATION or lack thereof, towards US
metrication, which is the rate-limiting step in this issue. I, for one,
intend to keep on fighting for metric, and damn the WOMBAT torpedoes!
So, I'm a realist, but I continue to be a zealot for SI. I'm going the
extra kilometer.
--
Paul Trusten, R.Ph.
3609 Caldera Boulevard, Apt. 122
Midland TX 79707-2872 USA
(915)-694-6208
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