I would like to turn it around and say Say "yes" as often as possible. Especially when it would be easier, cheaper and more convenient than saying "no." Permissive-metric-only is NOT mandatory-metric-only. It is about deleting an unnecessary bureaucratic requirement. At least some of us believe it is unnecessary. If they had a sound argument it was necessary, I'd listen, but their present argument is ridiculous. In any case, it would become up to the manufacturer, none of whom are forced to delete the Customary. The FMI position is about forcing manufacturers to comply with FMI's wishes by opposing a change in the law. Since they like government regulation, perhaps we should make unit pricing mandatory on a federal level.
________________________________ From: Paul Trusten <[email protected]> To: U.S. Metric Association <[email protected]> Sent: Thu, August 4, 2011 11:22:27 AM Subject: [USMA:50939] FMI mailing list content The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) is a trade association of retail grocery chains that has made it known it is a major stakeholder in U.S. metrication. Since learning of FMI, I have been a subscriber to its e-mail list. The more I read it, the more I am impressed with its forward-thinking content. Take, for example, the from this morning entitled, "7 Things You Don't have to Do," an essay on productivity. The seventh point it made was: 7. Creativity is never having to grow up Instead, it’s about growing younger. It’s about “escaping adulthood,” according to artists Kim and Jason Kotecki. Reengage your playful spirit. It’s attractive, it’s relaxing and it’s more enjoyable to be around. Besides, there’s nothing that can’t be taken lighter. Even the serious issues. Second, build a reservoir of positivity. Say "yes" as often as possible. Especially when it would be easier, cheaper and more convenient to say "no." That’s where creativity lives. And lastly, build enthusiasm into small moments. Your energy is your greatest asset. Speak with passion or risk being unheard. Just make sure your energy is supported with truthfulness. Otherwise you're just passionately incompetent. How creative do people remember you as? The above may not apply literally to changing over to the metric system of measurement in America, but the spirit of this piece, similar to many pieces on the list, seems to me to conflict with FMI's reluctant approach to metrication. Paul R. Trusten Registered Pharmacist Vice President and Public Relations Director U.S. Metric Association, Inc. www.metric.org [email protected] +1(432)528-7724
