We need to have a thorough discussion of the costs and benefits but one big obstacle are those who say “you can’t put a price on a life.”

Tough not to focus on the chaos, accusations and insults during the US Presidential debate but that misses the far more important point. (Photo: Livemint.com)

The positive impact will be far greater than any other government program and the best part – it won’t cost taxpayers a cent.

But it’s the wrong fix. We have a supply problem – too many hotel rooms, restaurant and airline seats, too much oil along with the massive holes in the credit system.