(j3.2006) (SC22WG5.4942) Thought's on Nick's thoughts

[Van Snyder]

Nick wrote:

            6.3) While I believe that the time has come to do it
        properly, I
        accept the argument that this would derail the schedule.
        
If we can't convince ourselves that we've done it properly, it would be
far better to derail the schedule than to proceed half-baked.

        [6.3](c) try to avoid taking decisions that will prevent a
        proper
        solution later.

This is extremely important.  I would make it stronger:

"Do not take a decision if we are not convinced it will prevent a proper
solution later."

This means, "if you're not sure the bridge won't collapse, don't step
onto it."  This is very different from "don't step onto the bridge if
you think it might collapse."