sound judgment

The whole point of having editors is to impose sound judgment on an often chaotic process.

“Our political processes are not well set up for us to make reasoned, scientifically sound judgments about public health,” said Ricky Bluthenthal, a USC sociologist whose research has documented the effectiveness of syringe programs.

It did, however label me as “a highly respected and accomplished journalist who has made significant contributions to the field of journalism,” which suggests it isn’t entirely lacking in sagacity and sound judgment.

A liberal arts education not only nourishes the soul, but also develops the habits of thinking deeply, writing coherently, speaking clearly, listening carefully and making sound judgments — qualities valued by employers, advocates say.

Still, the federal judge overseeing the case wrote in an opinion last month that AmerisourceBergen had displayed “bureaucratic rigidity,” while the pharmacy had used sound judgment.