Think of the economic stimulus which would result from a forced changeover. Every machinist in the country would be able to retire rich on the income from drilling out every hole in every piece of equipment which is tapped with the evil fractional inch threading and tapping it for the ever-so-pleasant and convenient integer millimeter metric Heli-Coil inserts. Metric screw and bolt makes rejoice!

There seems to be an inordinate emphasis to maintain the climatologically status quo. I propose restoring the climate to its pristine condition. All of the great carbon sinks-- Oil, Coal, even Limestone were derived from natural carbon dioxide originating in the Earth's primordial atmosphere. If we continue to combust these unnatural forms of carbon compounds, we might hope to restore the atmosphere and global environment to their pristine condition of approximately 3.5 billion years ago. Barbecuers rejoice in achieving good eats through responsible Carbon Dioxide restoration.