You sure have identified a major public relations problem for us Bruce. I
hate and love to say this in response, but "metric system" is a very
identifiable phrase in the American language. Not necessarily to our
advantage, though: too often, "metric system" is used in anger. But,
unlike the concocters of buzz word makers, I don't think we should back down
and join the parade of circumlocution. Perhaps one solution is to add to
the phrase by saying "metric system of measurement" or "International System
of Units."
Paul
----- Original Message -----
From: <[email protected]>
To: "U.S. Metric Association" <[email protected]>
Sent: 2013-03-07 09:26
Subject: [USMA:52457] Reuse of Word
I know in American language, we like to make the same words to have
different meanings or to use as noun, verb, or adjective, but it really
irritates me when they (particular the finance industry) uses 'metric' in
replace for the word 'measurement'. Obviously, 'metric' has been in our
vocabulary for over hundred of years, but when did they start using it as a
replacement? Maybe we should not call it the 'Metric System'.
Bruce E. Arkwright, Jr
Erie PA
Linux and Metric User and Enforcer
I will only invest in nukes that are 150 gigameters away. How much solar
energy have you collected today?
Id put my money on the sun and solar energy. What a source of power! I
hope we dont have to wait til oil and coal run out before we tackle that.
I wish I had a few more years left. -- Thomas Edison♽☯♑
