I don't think the tax debate cost Romney the election.
But for all the globetrotting from Fukushima to Chernobyl to Three Mile Island, the film completely ignores the issue which is actually at the centre of today's nuclear debate: cost.
Did Gore's performance on the debates cost Gore the election?
But the acrimonious debates, cost overruns and lengthy delays in building the tower appear to be over.
Uses of remittances and their impact on development have been a focal point of ongoing debate concerning costs and benefits of international migration.
On Wednesday, the House Committee on Education and the Workforce will debate the costs and benefits of the federal student loan program, including student loan interest rates.
And while politicians debate theoretical costs, smart firms race for real profits.
Against this backdrop, it is clear that a more objective debate about costs is urgently necessary, as is a reorientation of the reform agenda.
Putting the debate around costs and coverage to one side, the development sector has a lot to thank the mobile industry for.
Similarly, we should not merely debate the costs and implementation of ObamaCare, but also the proper role (and limits) of government action with respect to health care.
To some, it's downright offensive that Congress won't even debate the costs or duration of the war as people are overseas dying for the cause.
