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Are x1 and x2 measured differently by each observer, assuming v<<c?
Since the scale factor gamma is only = 1 when v = 0 is the rel. vel.
between the two frames, I assert that My statement is always correct,
but since when v << c, gamma become indistinguishable from 1 to many
decimal places, the differences between my measurements and your
measurements will be essentially nil, so, to the precision you
desire, you are also correct. But you get less correct as v
increases, while I am correct at all velocities.
I think DH is bothered by the fact that F' says |x2'-x1'| = 0
while F says
|x2-x1| = LA--->San Diego distance.