2001-05-31
Feel free to use it. That goes for anybody. And feel free to make changes
that would improve upon it.
John
Keiner ist hoffnungsloser versklavt als derjenige, der irrt�mlich glaubt
frei zu sein.
There are none more hopelessly enslaved then those who falsely believe they
are free!
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832)
----- Original Message -----
From: "James R. Frysinger" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Cc: "U.S. Metric Association" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, 2001-05-31 08:56
Subject: Re: [USMA:13200] What do you say to an opponent of metric?
> 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
