Right. Every policy has an implicit cost component. If you bar the explicit consideration of cost, you just push the cost comparison to the political domain. An

Right. Every policy has an implicit cost component. If you bar the explicit consideration of cost, you just push the cost comparison to the political domain. And in this political domain, the response to cost excess may be complete repeal of your "but our values are beyond cost!" legislation. It's better to just include cost up front.