[USMA:36593] Nofziger et al (Re: Who keeps the metric system down? ... We do ... We do.)

[James J. Wentworth]

Title: Who keeps the metric system down? ... We do ... We do.

Pat Naughtin wrote:   I also wonder if either Nofziger or Mankiewicz was ever aware about how much they have cost the USA by their decision to oppose the metric system, and their effective sabotage of metrication, during the Reagan administration.   I can't speak for either of them, of course, but I'd wager that they held the opposite view--that preventing metrication (except in specific areas such as science and medicine, etc.) would save the country the cost of converting.  In their hearts, I think they were American Supremecists of the "The world should speak English *and* measure in English (units) too!" variety, despite their opposing political views on other issues.  --  Jason