Tail wagging the dog springs to mind... Decision based on the head or the rear?
Bet you the rear end will always win. It is like selling a concept not on features and benefits but the risks involved should one choose not to. Risk and fear of doing something outweighs and potential advantages.
This topic is discussed every bleeding year. So what has become the tipping point for it to be put to the vote? Certainly not the opinions expressed on the LBC radio???