Pounds, not kilos please
published: Monday | August 4, 2003

THE EDITOR, Sir:

JAMAICANS AND other people living in the USA do not use the metric system to communicate height.

It is very difficult to fully appreciate the sports performance of our athletes in field events such as high jump, long jump etc.

I have heard this comment from many of my colleagues here. When reporting in the USA version of the paper, you may want to stick to the old feet and inches form of measurement if you really want to cater to your readers' needs.

Thank you.

I am etc.

Sekou Kelly

sekou11422@yahoo.com

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