Well, now, this is why we are a republic and not a democracy. With respect to climate change laws, everybody can't understand every single little thing all at the same time and everything doesn't apply to everybody all at the same time. Why not delegate problems to analysts who understand them? Statistically it should all come out in the wash. Really, who cares as long as we reduce carbon emissions at a certain rate and the economy can be kept strong? If you really want a democracy, go and write long propositions at a middle school reading level and put them up for referendum. No? The masses might choose something that not everyone likes? Well, then, enjoy your republic.