Reasons
for disagreeing
The
proposed change is too costly.
Increased
legislation/regulations restrict individual freedoms to
an inordinate degree.
There
is an alternative (non-policy) means of addressing the issue.
There
is a philosophical difference about the origin of, or the
needed response to, the problem.
Convincing
decision makers
Solutions
(what you are advocating in favour of) need to be clearly
linked to a compelling issue or problem.
Build
as many plausible links between the health issue and the
desired solution as you can.
Proposed
solutions/policies need to be clearly explained, straightforward
and not overly complex.
Build
coalitions and stimulate debate in various venues.
Identify
the barriers to implementation you are likely to encounter.
Look
for signs that indicate a need for change (e.g., dissatisfaction
with the status quo).
