There Was a Reason

There was a reason for the decision. It may not have been wise but it was thought to be smart at the time and the clever people favoring it believed not taking that course of action would be unwise.

Today, we find it difficult to understand how anyone could have made the decision but we need to remember:

There was a reason for the decision. It may not have been wise but it was thought to be smart at the time and the clever people favoring it believed not taking that course of action would be unwise.