Standard tactic: delay enforcement for ~1 yr to let the publicity die down, but carry on with the plan on a slight delay. "We know you all hate this idea, but we think that what you really hate is the fact we sprang it on you with no warning. We're still doing to do it eventually though."
I almost have to admire it. As a society we have distressingly short memories.
I almost have to admire it. As a society we have distressingly short memories.