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@Evan Prodromou I can understand the logic of your post, but studies have been conducted about how much influence the people really have on government. In the United States, people still have influence over the state and local governments, in most jurisdictions, but they have little to no influence over the federal government. The policies are mostly decided by lobbyists and special interests and corporations and the wealthy, and even if the public opposes a law or policy, they are unlikely to stop it or get it changed.

I do agree that we need to "start now" as you say, but I think you overestimate the influence the public has at this point.