Public Policy Is Tricky Business

A curious thing about printed language is that it can allow a reader to unwittingly lose perspective. This is great for learning and entertainment purposes. In legal scenarios, it creates the question that if a captivated reader perceives a threat as indicated to be remedied by proposed policy, whereas the real world threat might not be reasonably quantified, one may be emotionally subject to accept policies not in the best interest of the public, even if with the intent of optimizing public well-being.