I find it’s more of a convenient way for cynical or buffoonic politicians or bureaucrats to shut up squeaky wheels. Nearly every last squeaky wheel requesting

I find it’s more of a convenient way for cynical or buffoonic politicians or bureaucrats to shut up squeaky wheels. Nearly every last squeaky wheel requesting a stop sign is wanting a solution to something much more complex. Even though an unwarranted stop sign can’t solve the problem, it’s the cheapest and fastest way to solve the problem, so it’s chosen.