“You’re Assuming We Thought it Through”
A couple of weeks ago I had the chance to discuss a proposed and relatively dramatic policy change with someone fairly high in state government. I objected to the change with some vigor, and outlined several objections that I thought added up to a compelling case. She listened politely, and then gave an answer for which I hadn’t prepared.“You’re assuming we thought it through.”Well, yes. At least I would have hoped so. She explained, politely, the chain of reasoning behind the proposal. So as not to betray any confidences, I’ll...
