Just because something is popular doesn't mean it's good policy Governments need to base their policy on evidence, not on the wishes of big business and the donor class, writes Lori Lee Oates. Social Sharing Governments need to base policy on evidence, not on the wishes of big business, writes Lori Lee Oates Posted: Apr 17, 2021 7:00 AM NT | Last Updated: April 17 (Nicholas Hillier Photography/Submitted by Lori Lee Oates)