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Policy makers have to contend with making the right choices and keeping popular so they remain in power. Often the right thing to do for the long term isn't the

Policy makers have to contend with making the right choices and keeping popular so they remain in power. Often the right thing to do for the long term isn't the popular choice. In the UK many people complain about the NHS and how it is underfunded, but that would require a raise in taxes which would be political suicide.

helsinkiandrew 6y ago
> Often the right thing to do for the long term isn't the popular choice And often making the right choice is about reducing the risk of something happening which although would be catastrophic has only a small or unknown chance of occurring. If it doesn't happen the politicians will be 'blamed' for over reacting and wasting money.