In this respect, it should be remembered that the formal definitions of the units of electricity were accepted by the international community at the IEC congress in Chicago in 1893, which, if my memory serve me correctly, is in the United States.
-----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Paul Trusten Sent: 06 May 2013 02:56 To: U.S. Metric Association Subject: [USMA:52749] US metrication must be above political reproach While our goal of US metrication must be achieved through the political process, I must insist that our campaign for the changeover be devoid of any specific political philosophy, and should never be identified with any political issue or issues other than a desire to advance US commerce and science. Measurement is a universal activity, and as such, should be considered non-political. The setting of a standard of measurement is a very serious matter, one that is even tied, in our Constitution, to the same article that authorizes the issuance of our currency. By adhering to a non-political stand, we shall accord the setting of the country's measurement standard the respect it deserves, and at the same time, we will gain the genuinely NATIONAL support that will be required to make our coordinated metrication plan succeed. Paul Trusten, Reg. Pharmacist Vice President U.S. Metric Association, Inc. Midland, Texas USA www.metric.org +1(432)528-7724 [email protected]
