When the public act like children our response should not to be lauding the misuse of funds because of their unreasonable demands but to educate them. Failing t

When the public act like children our response should not to be lauding the misuse of funds because of their unreasonable demands but to educate them. Failing that, we should ignore them and actually do the things that are in their best interests. The litmus test for me would be this: If I took a sample of the population, thoroughly educated them about the matter to the point where there was no reasonable doubt left, would the majority have changed their position to mine. If so, and if we do not have the resources to teach the public about the nuances of every issue, then acting according to what they would come to believe is ethical. Furthermore it isn't even that simple. Not only is the public damaging itself, but it is also infringing on my rights. The added likelihood that I will die in a car crash vs a plane crash due to the extra hassle and delays at the airport is unsanctionable, regardless of claims to "consent of the governed".