Who would prefer to just use the metric system and why?

My thoughts are that it’s simpler, more scientifically in line with modern thinking, and I only need to add or take away zeros.
Unlike the imperial system, where there are 14 sheckles to a groat, 12 thingies to a bigger thingy, and everything was based on parts of the human body and horses when nobody knew how else to measure stuff. I mean 1760 yards to a mile... talk about arbitrary...

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BlueMetalChick · 26-30, F

Sometimes, but not always. The metric system makes it far easier to do measurements of anything that requires conversion of units, especially when doing scientific calculations. Units of measurements of temperature is a good example. That's why Celsius is based upon the boiling and freezing points of water, because those reactions are relevant. But in other cases, such as when taking the temperature outside for the weather, I prefer to use Fahrenheit because the increments are smaller and so it's more accurate.