I oppose this. The imperial system is the symbol of the fight against internationalism. I also oppose this adding of items to bills to make them more passable.
I would like to echo Senator Bono's sentiments. Adopting the metric system is an unwarranted sacrifice of our national sovereignty. Here in the United States we use our own system of weights and measures and I see no need to change that at this time. I also share Senator Bono's general apprehension regarding growing internationalism. I am a free trader. I am not afraid of cooperating with other nations to achieve economic growth, but I will resist any measure that would take away any part of American culture and replace it with any kind of international standard.
This addition to the Miscellany Act has further solidified my vote. I will vote against this bill. If it passes, I will urge President PBrunsel to exercise his veto power.