I like the idea, but "purely rational citizenry" is a theoretical construct. And even if they/we were purely rational, there's the intractable problem of measu

I like the idea, but "purely rational citizenry" is a theoretical construct. And even if they/we were purely rational, there's the intractable problem of measuring the cost of future cleanups stretching into forever. Plus the danger (certainty) of corporations paying out their current executives and then declaring bankruptcy.