Even when the policy alternatives are reasonably clear, an attempt to write highly detailed standards in the legislature may delay the passage of desired legislation, or jeopardize its chances for enactment.

• 即便政策的多种选择合情合理地明白无误，企图在立法机关撰写高度详细的标准的努力也会延迟通过人们期望的立法，或破坏颁布立法的机会。