2007-10-17 13:42:45 · 7 answers · asked by ariellabellachella@sbcglobal.net 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
Arguments against metric conversion here:
http://www.zaimoni.com/George/Metrics.htm
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2007-10-17 13:47:27 · answer #1 · answered by Bruce 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There's really no reason. The metric system is so much easier to understand and convert - it makes so much more sense! American people just happen to like tradition. We're a stubborn bunch - it's a personality fault.
2007-10-17 20:53:37 · answer #2 · answered by maryness 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People don't like change.
We'd miss out on a lot of those math problems where we convert to the metric system.
2007-10-17 20:47:15 · answer #3 · answered by Katie B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it is costly, less efficient for common market use, and would essentially link us directly with the markets in forgien countries for consumer and industrial goods - adding money to wealthy billionaires while confusing all of us!
It may be "easier", but with everything in this world, "easier" and "better" are on opposite sides of the equation.
2007-10-17 20:57:58 · answer #4 · answered by Macy Alinost 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would cost the government billions of dollars to change all the road signs.
2007-10-17 21:04:57 · answer #5 · answered by mainepeanut 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many Americans would not know how to use it and would have to relearn math to an extent.
2007-10-17 20:46:29 · answer #6 · answered by sally 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are none.
2007-10-17 20:45:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋