It seems there are sensible points on both sides.
Cost is a factor to some degree and there is the problems spelled out about the governments atttitude to the issue. However there does seem to be a lot of interest (I notice a twitter poll today got 500+ positive responses from Albion fans)...
Now that safe standing is being discussed by MPs, it looks like there may be movement on the issue.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43971245
I wondered how many people would be interested in a safe standing section if it didn’t obscure others views, was a choice not compulsory and featured...