If I'm not mistaken, the 1991 Omnibus legislation declared the metric system "the preferred system of the United States Government" Why then, in the 21st century am I forced to "round up" when sending a package via USPS?
I sell on eBay. A LOT on eBay. When I use USPS, I am told by the US postal service to "round up" to the next whole amount when sending a package. IE - If my package is 15.1 "ozzes", I am to round up to 16 "ozzes" to avoid a package being sent back "insufficient funds. " All due to the fact that we cling to a "system" of measure that should've been relegated to the history books 150 years ago. The answer - metric, of course! The linear gram/kg is the answer. I have written our Postmaster General requesting the option to measure and weight the package using the International System of Weights & Measures in addition to United States only units. The ONLY way to get noticed is to get LOUD and get NOTICED. You can contact the postmaster general here: USPS Office of Inspector General 1735 N. Lynn Street Arlington, VA 22209-2020 Again, it doesn't need to be anything lengthy. Just a simple request to have access to SI in the last nation on earth to recognize it's value and importance. Personally, I am tired of living in a "special needs nation". GO METRIC, AMERICA! The World Is Waiting...
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