-----Original Message----- From: Adrian Jadic <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: U.S. Metric Association <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: January 24, 2002 17:40 Subject: [USMA:17624] Thinning the list
>All I am trying to say is that *We need leadership!* >I have no clue what is going on and most of the people on the list don�t have either. Therefore, how can we be constructive? >I am sure that all of us are doing this out of passion and everyone�s wife must be saying the same thing. >However, in the absence of leadership and focus, the discussion will most likely continue in all sorts of directions. > >Why don�t we try to start somewhere? Any suggestions? Yes, of course. 1. The media: when information comes in non-SI language, creatively, carefully, objectively, point out how much easier SI numbers are to comprehend than (say) acres, fluid ounces, oF or whatever. 2. Government: relentlessly, creatively, carefully, objectively, urge 'government' to lead by example in the use of SI. This is particularly appropriate where the Omnibus Trade Bill of 1988 (or other laws) can be be invoked. 3. Education: press, press, press for comprehensive use of SI in the class rooms of the nation. Encourage teachers and parents to support their students/children by using SI themselves whenever practical. Duncan > >-- > >_______________________________________________ >Sign-up for your own FREE Personalized E-mail at Mail.com >http://www.mail.com/?sr=signup > > >1 cent a minute calls anywhere in the U.S.! > >http://www.getpennytalk.com/cgi-bin/adforward.cgi?p_key=RG9853KJ&url=http:/ /www.getpennytalk.com >
