Have the economists taken a narrow view in certain areas and, as a result, confused our priorities to act in the overall good? Following free market ideology is not enough, we have to consider all aspects of the service required and ensure we legislate in the public interest. As legislators, we have a responsibility to question varying opinions – those of the economist, the vested interest groups and the consumer – and, in particular, we need to way up the consequences of our proposed decisions. Having examined the proposed courses of action, we should legislate in the overall interests of the community we serve.