I think framing the “just” with quotes was supposed to do the work of showing an understanding that this is not an easy solution. And unlike your example, rive

I think framing the “just” with quotes was supposed to do the work of showing an understanding that this is not an easy solution. And unlike your example, rivers have indeed been diverted. The question can then be reasonably interpreted as, why not this one? And, of course, you answered that question. Thanks!