These criteria are reasonable for politically neutral or popular subjects like agrarianism or American politics.

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Given Mr Blair's desire to wind down Britain's presence in Iraq before he leaves office, he has probably struck a reasonable balance between the politically desirable and the militarily sensible.

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Although it seems reasonable, even unambitious, to outsiders, the proposed 50 gram limit will be politically sensitive.

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