&gt; I do think that legislation should be avoided if it&#x27;s not necessary.<p>In other words: if legislation.necessary? then enact else avoid.<p>&gt; On the other hand, if an issue is important and legislation can get the job done, we shouldn&#x27;t shy away from it.<p>In other words: if issue.important? and legislation.effective? then enact else avoid.<p>These two are contradictory. Which is it for you?