1.   They can be slowed, even frozen, but not reversed, except at totally unacceptable costs.

2.   There were no cuts that could be made without unacceptable political cost.

3.   Vouchers might give Giuliani another badge to wear on the national stage, but at an unacceptable cost if the city loses Crew in the process.

4.   Yes, the U.S. might be becoming more competitive, but it was at unacceptable social costs.

5.   Gunn says that Castro apparently believes that economic reforms may provide some benefits but would carry an unacceptable political cost.