21.   Each option has its weaknesses, but all of them are better than simply responding to mail or telemarketing offers.

22.   Each option most likely has advantages and disadvantages, the senator said.

23.   For union workers, the comp time option would have to be included in any collective bargaining agreement.

24.   However, these options have their limitations.

25.   Like an insurance policy, an option has many features among which investors must select.

26.   Most employee options have a finite life.

27.   Neely had the option to file for arbitration and decided against it.

28.   Not every option has a clearcut answer.

29.   Options do have drawbacks, though.

30.   Politically such an option would have to have some Republican backing to be viable.