Is creating a standard measurement of distance ok by using a speed for such?



Let's look at the (new) standard for the meter.
Is it really proper to make the meter a standard
that is actually based upon a speed?

After all
it is really like saying
a certain distance = a certain speed.

There is a big problem with that.
and it really needs to be addressed by the
higher lifeforms of Earth before science can
really "leap" again.
:)

--
James M Driscoll Jr
Spaceman


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