>We are dealing with human >beings, so sovereignty is ALWAYS a concern. Regardless of how you wish >to phrase it, if you are going to use the power of the law (i.e., the >boys in blue with the 13 round 9 mm guns strapped to their waists) to >prevent someone from using pounds and inches, you are infringing upon >their sovereignty.
I agree (although law enforcement is different in the UK - British police do not carry guns by default). The US has to want to change in ways that are acceptable to it. For internal measurement systems the choice is local. The requirements of international interfaces provide plenty of incentive for voluntary change. -- Terry Simpson Human Factors Consultant [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.connected-systems.com Phone: +44 7850 511794
