This is a bit bombastic. Democracies are not perfect, but they have been mostly functional, and the ruling class (while not great) does not have such a bad reco

This is a bit bombastic. Democracies are not perfect, but they have been mostly functional, and the ruling class (while not great) does not have such a bad record: ozone depleting chemicals, leaded gasoline, OSHA rules, drug and food safety standards. Just like you, I am disappointed by the slow progress, but if we are to be taken seriously with our concerns we should not exaggerate.