2006-08-09 09:19:28 · 12 answers · asked by mhunt3 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
The government (I think) tried to convert the system to metric in the late 70s or early 80s. It didn't work. The American public was very reluctant and resistant to change.
I think it would probably be a good idea since the rest of the world operates in the metric system. But,hey...what do I know?
2006-08-09 09:23:31 · answer #1 · answered by Malika 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
we use the metric system a lot eventually we will convert it just takes time to get uses to the new system
2006-08-09 16:23:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it all depends who you want to trade with we changed to the metric system a few years ago in Canada I don't like it but the younger generation knows nothing else
2006-08-09 16:28:28 · answer #3 · answered by papasmurf 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There was a push to do so in the late 1960s early 1970s, and it went nowhere. We may try it again someday, but I suspect it will not be for another 20 years or so.
2006-08-09 16:27:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Metric is easier so US should convert.
2006-08-09 16:23:25 · answer #5 · answered by fedup 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think they should. It would be quite the undertaking but at least it will have us talk to the whole world in their language. Who knows?! It might be a step towards world peace.
2006-08-09 16:23:01 · answer #6 · answered by devasco 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. It would be too costly. Everyone would have to be re-educated. It would take forever for us to get used to.
2006-08-09 16:23:38 · answer #7 · answered by casey_leftwich 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
definately not...our current system is what makes us special...we don't need to assimilate!
2006-08-09 16:25:48 · answer #8 · answered by water_bearer87 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
****_that
2006-08-09 16:23:16 · answer #9 · answered by I'll nut on you. 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, there is no reason to
2006-08-09 16:22:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋