While we should continue to be highly assertive in pursuing the national goal of U.S. metrication, I believe that we should not be abusive. Be it by tongue or by pen, we should engage in dialogue with our fellow citizens the same way we would when writing a business letter or making a point at a high-level meeting. Sarcasm, harsh language, or a tone that suggests that we are a band of rebels, hurts our credibility and slows our progress. This is not to say that our language or speech should not be bold and articulate. By all means, be passionate! But our passion should be framed by civility.
We must act as if SI is already a part of the establishment in America, because--well, it is! We truly represent "the establishment," both at home and around the world. As I told Mr. Scheck of the Wall Street Journal, we are the keepers of a flame because the country is in darkness. We are here to shed light on measurement. Paul R. Trusten Registered Pharmacist Vice President and Public Relations Director U.S. Metric Association, Inc. www.metric.org trus...@grandecom.net +1(432)528-7724
