Hindsight is 20/20. It’s an adage favored by those who shoulda, coulda, woulda ….but didn’t. Few of us are blessed with such clear vision when confronted by warnings of costly environmental disasters that may or may not happen–at least not while we are sitting in the Executive Office. Tackle the possible problem now? Later? And, then, what if disaster does strike? With good intentions but minimal dollars, how does one prioritize the list of damaged stakeholders? (Bredeson, pgs. 270-273; respond to questions 1 through 5)
