In the Beginning there was Common Sense. And all thought it was good.
But then some turned away from Common Sense and the sky turned black.
So it came to pass that the MOD sent forth Policy to bring all back together.
And Policy was good.
But the roots of Policy began to spread and consume all in its way and soon Common Sense had become entangled and strangled until it was dead…
And Policy now ruled the world.
Here Endeth the Lesson