But there is little disagreement on two points: The law has led to a shortsighted approach in which quick fixes and artificial devices replaced long-range policy making.

"It's a shortsighted approach," he said.

But such a shortsighted approach also meant that the Company was forfeiting its future.

This shortsighted approach to the nation's growing immigration problem will not work.

To boost production in some wells, Soviet engineers used to inject water into them, a shortsighted approach that quickly spoiled the wells.

This is a reckless, shortsighted approach.

Your shortsighted approach could lead to a summer of calamity.

Some critics say the drilling is part of a shortsighted approach to energy needs that neglects conservation and alternatives resources.

I believe the Obama administration has taken a shortsighted approach to the Israel-Palestinian peace process.

That is exactly what Mr. Proctor considers a shortsighted approach to planning.