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UnaFragger

Mar 15 2006, 08:45 PM

QUOTE(Rykster @ Mar 14 2006, 04:26 PM) [snapback]1104393[/snapback]

The metric system is far more logical and natural, once one learns it. It works with our counting system (base 10) and doesn't require learning or remembering a lot of "12 in. in a foot, 5280 ft in a mile" baloney.

I would rather use millimeters and meters than eith's of an inch and yards anytime.

If the US was metric, we would have saved at least one Mars probe that I can think of.

Anyone who thinks that the metric system is difficult was trying to "convert" everything to US measuring rather than learning to "think" in metric. Sort of like trying to speak French while converting everything to English and back. Just start thinking in metric and it works fine. I know that can be difficult in the US because we are currently trying to use both standards. That is what is confusing.

I agree completely. The metric system is FAR easier to do conversions than the system we use now. I mean honestly, how many of you knew (before his post) how many feet were in a mile?

It's so easy to find out how many meters, or centimeters are in a kilometer. It's all in bases of 10. 10 is one of the easiest numbers in the universe to multiply by.

Besides, then we'd be on par with the rest of the world, and it'd be so much easier to communicate quantitative things with everyone else.

Except that temperature stuff.

Celcius is annoying.

BTW, how did this topic get onto who loves who, and rednecks?

Michelle

Mar 15 2006, 09:13 PM

*points at Pandy*

It's all her fault!!!

distortedpandy

Mar 16 2006, 01:02 AM

AutumnDragon

Mar 16 2006, 09:14 AM

yes. impossible but yes.

newbloodmoon

Mar 16 2006, 10:38 AM

Well I voted yes on conversion. If not a full conversion I think that it should be taught, just for the sake of travelling. If kids think the metric system is confusing now, good luck trying to use it when you need it in another country.

..::Carpe Noctem::..

Mar 16 2006, 01:03 PM

yeah, I agree!! what's easier??

1.0 x 10

or

3.2394859687 x 45.67456453

I mean honestly!! what is there to be confused about the metric system!!!!

I know metric and I find it reeeeeeal easy!!! and alot less complicated and confusing!!!

I think people are just scared of change!!!!

Megalomania

Mar 17 2006, 05:20 AM

Metric rocks. It's base 10. Easy to learn.

I just hate having to listen to TV shows and trying to figure out how big that figurine REALLY is.

Waspie_Dwarf

Mar 17 2006, 05:32 AM

If we in England can drop a system invented by the English in favour of one invented by the French how difficult can it be for the Americans to do the same.

Mind you we still measure speed in miles per hour here.

jobot37

Mar 17 2006, 06:35 AM

I's just like to say I heart everybody, you all get cookies.

Megalomania

Mar 17 2006, 12:36 PM

QUOTE(..::Carpe Noctem::.. @ Mar 17 2006, 12:03 AM) [snapback]1107049[/snapback]

My thoughts exactly. I learnt metric in around a day. In primary school. In year 2. We had a practise test the next day, and along with me, most in my class got 100%.

If you guys have some problems with it... that might not be a good thing. (Trying to be blunt.. but not offensive.)

Beckys_Mom

Mar 17 2006, 09:40 PM

I heart ............you all .....honest

Tornado

Mar 17 2006, 10:32 PM

I voted "yes" for pure selfish reasons. If the UK had to do it, then so should the US.

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