Better we spell it "litre" or "liter" or "metre" or "meter" rather than "ounce" or "pound" or "gallon" ...
Carleton
-------------- Original message --------------
From: Stephen Gallagher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >why is that America insists in
> >using the 'old American spellings' for Litre & Metre rather than fall in
> >line with Le Systeme International d'Unites.
>
> Unfortunately, many (but not all) Americans will say that the the US
> doesn't "fall in line" with anyone.
>
> (and since I'm American I can say this)
>
