On Thu, 8 Aug 2002, Mike Joy of Perth, Australia asked: > ... who are these 'certain opponents' who are derailing the > progress of SI in the US?
Mike, Most members of Congress are indifferent to metrication if not openly opposed. There are only a few on record in support of metrication. > What is the best way to overcome them? Rejection by other countries of exports from the US that are not labeled and documented *only* in SI. Exporting industries will then lobby Congress to amend the FPLA and other Laws to promote the SI. Gene. > ... > > Ken, > > > > Now that Fast Track authority has been granted to the DoC, can SI be > > promoted (accepted? even required?) in foreign trade agreements without > > risk of rejection by certain opponents of SI in Congress? I hope so. > > > > Gene.
