Dear All,
I found this gem at http://watleyreview.com/2003/072903-3.html
I know its a bit old (2003) but I suspect that there are still some
who hold similar views today.
"The problem," said White House spokesman Scott McClellan, "is that
the metric system was invented by the French." The widespread (and
correct) use of the metric system throughout the world only bolsters
the Administration's support for banning it. "Let's face it; the
metric system is the system terrorists are most likely familiar with.
If we went back to pounds and cubits, we'd be doing America a service."
"Invented by the French," reiterated McClellan. "Think about it."
By the way, as most of you know, the concept for the 'universal
measure' that later became the metric system was first published by
Bishop John Wilkins in England in 1668. See: http://www.metricationmatters.com/docs/CommentaryOnWilkinsOfMeasure.pdf
Cheers,
Pat Naughtin
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Geelong, Australia
Phone: 61 3 5241 2008
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