Originally Posted by Mr. Blue

Being an American I know both systems and was taught both systems in school. I have no problem converting the two and have no trouble when traveling abroad to convert between the systems.

So, why exactly does the rest of the world care what system we use? Perhaps we should also all be on: The same currency - it would make it easier, Speak the same language - Mandarin Chinese anyone? Same system of government...better yet, let's get a world government going.

Or perhaps you could find something better to do with your weekend...I know, it's a "Let's bash America" thread and it's really hard to resist, but seriously...this is almost as asinine a topic as when people were trying to shove soccer down our throats.

The obsession with minutia though is interesting.