The first phase of EPAA would become operational in 2011, thus countering the existing and growing threat much sooner, and the entire system would be based on technology that was proven and cost-effective.
It has been argued that, in certain situations, it is ethically appropriate for PtDAs not to be balanced insofar as they are countering an existing bias in order to bring the patient to an overall balanced perspective [ 50].
Abortion-rights advocates counter that existing regulations are sufficient and that the added precautions would ultimately endanger women by limiting legal access to the procedure.
"I, too, am going to take my time to make up my mind, but the evidence presented needs to be very strong to counter the existing body of knowledge on this masterpiece," he said.
Their subsequent proposal fails to recognize the federal government's exclusive control of airspace regulation and runs counter to existing law.
Some provisions in the plan run counter to existing Security Council resolutions, an official here said.
It is perfectly legitimate for individuals and faith groups to hold firm to a particular set of values and beliefs, which may run counter to existing social norms.
"In particular we believe [the tribunal's] view to be counter to existing legal guidelines which govern the relationship between doctors and members of the public," he said.
Counterconditioning counters the existing valence with the opposite valence.
Secondly, counter to existing notions, the use of weights in vulnerability assessments may not significantly impact vulnerability scores and ranking.
