John, I think this is excellent--especially the first part. I might
suggest editing the latter part to remove the "preaching" and just let
the impact of things that must be avoided carry the battle cry, though.
I might try this approach someday. Do you mind if I plagiarize your
letter?
Jim
kilopascal wrote:
>
> 2001-05-30
>
> I've been thinking lately about what would be the most appropriate e-mail or
> letter to write to a journalist or whoever who writes anti-metric articles.
> The first thought is to just let it go. They're just upset because metric
> continues to make inroads and they can't seem to stop it. But, there is
> still a part of me that wants to rub salt into the wounds.
>
> Here is something I thought of today:
>
> Dear Sir/Madam,
....
--
Metric Methods(SM) "Don't be late to metricate!"
James R. Frysinger, CAMS http://www.metricmethods.com/
10 Captiva Row e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Charleston, SC 29407 phone/FAX: 843.225.6789