09-14-2010, 06:01 PM
Hi,
Yes, I would have a problem. So, if I had lived around the Mediterranean a few centuries ago, I would have learned Latin, or the Frankish Language, or (a little later) French. That doesn't mean I would use any of them at home.
And let me remind you, once again, that the USA does exactly that. Our common units are defined in terms of metric units.
Please, say something new or say nothing at all. You keep bringing up quibbles that have already been addressed. Read. Think. If you think you have an argument, read again and see if it hasn't been already addressed. Otherwise, you're just a nuisance.
--Pete
(09-14-2010, 08:32 AM)Zenda Wrote: SI is not just a collection of units. It serves the purpose of a language. Wouldn't you have a problem communicating with someone in the absence of a common language?
Yes, I would have a problem. So, if I had lived around the Mediterranean a few centuries ago, I would have learned Latin, or the Frankish Language, or (a little later) French. That doesn't mean I would use any of them at home.
(09-14-2010, 08:32 AM)Zenda Wrote:(09-13-2010, 08:37 PM)--Pete Wrote: I have a problem with people shoving their units or their faith down my throat.
Let me remind you that by signing the Metric Convention in 1875 the US declared it's intention to participate in a uniform system of measurements using international prototypes of the meter and of the kilogram.
And let me remind you, once again, that the USA does exactly that. Our common units are defined in terms of metric units.
Please, say something new or say nothing at all. You keep bringing up quibbles that have already been addressed. Read. Think. If you think you have an argument, read again and see if it hasn't been already addressed. Otherwise, you're just a nuisance.
--Pete
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