In everything we do we should have both short term and long-term goals. Ideally the short-term ones support the long-term ones, but not always. For example, we have a long-term goal of eliminating carbon-based energy sources and replacing them with renewable ones. However, replacing high carbon sources with lower ones might be a good short-term goal.
In that respect we can't be opposed to certain actions which serve as stop gate measures. We also need to be aware that in order to make any progress we need to have the support of the majority of the people and hopefully all of them.
This can be a long crusade. Look at how long it took to get the message out on cigarettes. I don't think it's fully out even now. People still smoke even though it has become expensive and clearly a known danger. Stopping can be hard and similarly transitioning from oil based to renewable is also hard.
One of the issues relates to our capitalistic system. The Government does not want to influence or benefit particular companies. This makes scammer seem as legitimate as everyone else. Should the Government pick winners and losers? No, but it can create standards and identify those who violate them.
Buyer beware is one of our fundamentals. Some have trouble being aware. We can make that easier.
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