That the politicians have no idea what they are dealing with and deciding on for the entire nation is well known.

Our organizations don't reward the smartest, but those who gain the most power and sway others.

Any law they strive to pass will increase their power. That they seek to circumvent any law is a clear sign they fear it will reduce the power of those impacted by it. They don't have to be effective in their efforts to reveal the truth of the situation:

This law weakens those it applies to people and democracy.