There are many different ways to allocate resources and to solve problems. Because you can't have everything you want, you have to make choices from a list of alternatives. When policy-makers decide on a particular resource allocation, recognize that a choice had to be made due to scarcity. You may not like the alternative chosen, you may question the choice, but the villain is scarcity. Trade-offs Choices involve giving up something to get something.
All choices have consequences, both positive and negative.
You are responsible for the consequences of your choices. Since you make choices, you can't be a victim. A resource can only be allocated to one thing at a time. The opportunity cost of deciding to do one thing is the next best alternative use of the resource. All choices have opportunity costs.