Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Re: metric system

["Gary R. Boucher" <protek@shreve.net>]

     I seldom get involved in matters such as the one currently raging on 
Psubs about Metric vs English.  But here goes...  One of the reasons that 
so few that subscribe to this site have built a working submersible is 
simple.  They want to fixate on some minor issue as if it is important and 
must be hashed out prior to proceeding.  Then comes the arguments.  Folks, 
if you can't use both the English and Metric systems, you need to go back 
to school.  It does not matter in the slightest.   Just pick one and get on 
with your designing.
     The metric system is better thought out.  The English system has been 
around for many years and is accepted by most component manufacturers in 
the U.S.  But, does it matter?  No.  My submarine was designed using the 
English system, because those were the basis for most of the components I 
purchased in the U.S.  When I go to my job as a university professor and 
teach physics, I use the metric system for the most part.  This argument is 
almost as trivial as who has the best language, French, Spanish or English.
     This group needs more focus.  There needs to be more people with 
insight that are willing to move on and do something constructive.  Use 
whatever system you feel most comfortable with.  Just be productive with 
your choice.

Gary Boucher