21.   Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak encouraged eastern and south African states to take the leap into a customs union Tuesday, and said the long-term benefits outweighed the drawbacks.

22.   In spite of these obstacles, Hammad believes that the benefits of legalizing his profession outweigh its drawbacks.

23.   Opponents of outright bans believe the benefits of car phones -- the ability to quickly report drunken drivers, accidents and breakdowns -- far outweigh any drawbacks.