For example, what message would this position send to metrology scientists? Should we stop efforts towards improving the SI system and "sit on our laurels"? What is the difference between discussing time constructs *within SI principles* and, say, the topic of replacing the kilogram artifact???
Introducing change to the system would hardly help our US Metrication efforts....
If we agree that what we are REALLY defending here is the adoption of THE BEST tool for measurements why can't discussions of the SYSTEM ITSELF take place? We have talked (and CONTINUE to do so!) about several issues dealing with this here AND freely, like changing the name of the kilogram, adding new prefixes, EVEN consideration of a "new system" (Planckian units)!
And I tell you....almost every one of those messages got deleted by me. Planckian units? Give me a break. I'd like to see those efforts retuned towards USA Metrication efforts. But then again, maybe I just want some simple things. I want journalists to use SI units without conversion or apology. I want companies and our government to stop treating Americans like we're SI stupid. I want us to catch up with the rest of the world regarding the everyday use of these measurements. Debates about fixing the kilogram "artifact" does nothing to encourage companies to go SI. Anyway...rant off.
