Yes Ezra. Your statement is correct, however, just as the symbol for
International System is SI (after the French initials) so too I think it is
better not to overload Americans with too many words. Most Americans
erroneously still know SI as metric system, a term that I think no one
still uses (except for Americans). The symbol is not SIU. The symbol is
SI, so SI literally represents the two words - Système International -
which translates into English - International System. This way, Americans
who might hate the metric system might get the idea that the International
System is something newer and better, which it actually is, after all. What
term do you all use when you discuss SI? Do you say SI? Do you say metric
system? Do you say International System? Do you say International System of
units? Or do you speak French? I would love to know. By the way, I
typically say International System when I discuss the matter with people.
(Sometimes I have to explain that the former term metric system had expired
in 1960.)
----- Message from [email protected] ---------
Date: Sat, 7 Jun 2014 21:51:13 +0000 (UTC)
From: [email protected]
Reply-To: [email protected]
Subject: [USMA:53925] Re: YOUR LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL REQUEST - LC0044
To: "U.S. Metric Association" <[email protected]>
Cc: USMA <[email protected]>
But isn't the official name of the modern metric system "International
System of Units" (English translation of /Le Système international
d'unités/)?
See for
example http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_System_of_Units
Regards,
Ezra
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FROM: [email protected]
TO: "USMA" <[email protected]>
SENT: Saturday, June 7, 2014 2:45:08 PM
SUBJECT: [USMA:53924] Re: YOUR LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL REQUEST - LC0044
Below please see (1) LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL message to my government
representative Cameron and (2) Denyc Boles message to me and (3) my
reply. Please have a look at attached pdf
of LC0044_DRAFT_2015_Regular_Session and LC0044_BB_2015_Regular_Session
and let me know what you think. For those of you who may not remember, I
submitted leglislation to the Oregon government that is modelled on that
of Hawaii HB36. I am so happy that this finally got drafted. When I got
notice about foot dragging, I wrote a letter to Governor Kitzhaber; I
have no idea whether my letter to governor was the cause of getting them
to move forward on this.
----- Message from [email protected] ---------
Date: Sat, 07 Jun 2014 14:26:02 -0700
From: [email protected]
Subject: Re: YOUR LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL REQUEST - LC0044
To: Boles Denyc <[email protected]>
The metric system became the International System in 1960, so that old
terminology is out of date. Please change all metric system references
in LC 44 to International System. Is that possible? Thanks a million
for getting this drafted. I am so happy! Please reply to let me know
that you got this message.
----- Message from Boles Denyc <[email protected]> ---------
Date: Fri, 6 Jun 2014 21:43:40 +0000
From: Boles Denyc <[email protected]>
Subject: FW: YOUR LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL REQUEST - LC0044
To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]>
David –
Yay, we finally got the draft. Please review it and let me
know what you think. Right now HD 19 is in transition as Rep. Cameron
was sworn in as a Marion County Commissioner earlier this week. But I
will make sure that the process continues in the interim.
Sincerely,
Denyc Boles
Transition Staff
House District 19
503-986-1419
FROM: LC Delivery
SENT: Friday, June 06, 2014 2:28 PM
TO: Rep Cameron
SUBJECT: YOUR LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL REQUEST - LC0044
Attached is your completed request from Legislative Counsel.
Please review your draft or amendment for accuracy. If you require
any changes, you may submit them electronically to
[email protected] or bring a hard copy to our office, S-101.
If a bill back is attached and you have questions, please
contact either the Chief Clerk’s office (6-1870) or the Secretary of
the Senate (6-1851) for clarification.
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David Pearl www.MetricPioneer.com[1] 503-428-4917
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David Pearl www.MetricPioneer.com[1] 503-428-4917
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