I would like to agree, but there are some strong counterexamples[1], though by the same token, I find it hard to accept that we would make policies designed to

I would like to agree, but there are some strong counterexamples[1], though by the same token, I find it hard to accept that we would make policies designed to think for people on the grounds they can't be trusted to do so themselves. It points to a means-end problem at the very least. 1: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/3257748.stm http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/3257748.stm