When one reads the article, the grocers are arguing that this act was forced on them by unelected bureaucrats, however, But the judges agreed with earlier rulings that a European Union directive -- later adopted by Parliament -- requires loose goods to be sold in metric measures. Don't the Brits elect their leaders in Parliament? I thought they did, but perhaps things have changed?
And you're absolutely right about the fact that they are not being forced to give up the imperial system, but are being required to use both the imperial and the metric. What is the harm in using both systems?
My post was more to point out that Americans are complaining about something that the US Federal government requires of its own member states.
Hate to be the one tell you this but you really need to read up on the UN and NWO.
As an electrician, I see metrics overunning our code book. In addition, lots of european logic creeping in, and changing our standards to line up with theirs. Get back to me in a week after your read on this bone-chilling reading journey. I'm extremely grateful FR carries the true information on these groups.
In addition check out "http://www.klamathbasincrisis.org This will help explain how the ground is stolen (or efforts made to) from American citizens and returned to the government or set up to be given to the UN (thank The Nature Conservancy).
Nothing in the world of politics happens by accident.