From: andrew fildes <afildes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Just the use of the year as we know it (2001), which is derived from
>the birth of Christ, could be seen by a few nutters as not "PC".
>WGAF?Here in Indonesia, which is about 90% Muslim, the Christian year
>is always used in dates, although the Muslim year is often included,
>too, in anything relating to religion. Nobody seems to get upset - I
>think they've all gotten over it by now. Seems a mature attitude to me!
>:-)
>Regards,
Reckon we can use the same logic to persuade the States to go metric? :)
AndrewF
Now now now, Andrew, no international incidents please. <g> What is special
appeal of metric exclusivity? We learn and use both metric and English
systems. Science is entirely metric, and in any case conversion between them
is easy, with the possible exception of weights. (OK, farenheit sucks, I
give you that. It's unspellable for one thing.)
But must there be no bourbon because there is scotch?
When metric is as useful as feet for calculating fill flash, I'll switch
entirely. Unless there's a 5-4 decision from the Supreme Court beforehand
...
Happy Independence Day to whom it is meaningful, and cheers to all,
Joel W.
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