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Howdy,
I was thinking, wouldn't it be better if the USA finally adopted the International System of Units?
Because...
So, what do you think?
As a Canadian, who's been exposed to the metric system for decades, I'm actually glad that the US retains imperial measures because it keeps me sharp and gives me perspective - I grew up with imperial measure, that's what came naturally, so when we went to metric it wasn't easy to pick up or follow initially and conversion became the norm - I still like doing the conversions. Besides, as a country that is inundated with American culture, media and business, it's nice knowing both systems and what they mean.
In a practical sense, however, for business it would be less expensive packaging in one system instead of one set for the American market and another set for shipping to Canada and other trading partners.