Well, I feel it is not. The reasons and successes of the past does not necessarily guarantee success by following the same pattern today. Saying something was

Well, I feel it is not. The reasons and successes of the past does not necessarily guarantee success by following the same pattern today. Saying something was good before doesn't provide a free pass from questions on the validity of repeating policies of the past. Not that I'm stating an opinion on the matter one way or another, but I would say the question is valid and your answer comes across as dismissive.