What do you believe is the role of the opposition if not to oppose/raise awareness about contentious legislation? By definition they represent the minority (or

What do you believe is the role of the opposition if not to oppose/raise awareness about contentious legislation? By definition they represent the minority (or else they would be the government) so almost any action they take will be "quixotic". To me the fundamental job of the opposition is to point out the failures of the government and paint alternative paths forward. The opposition can move the public sentiment and there are enough poll watchers in the government to respond to pressures.