I think the original purpose of g̶o̶v̶e̶r̶n̶m̶e̶n̶t̶ *parliament was to discuss problems thoroughly (3) before deciding what to do.
Sadly this process is subverted by party tribalism and bills written in advance by lobbyists.
3) https://www.lesswrong.com/posts/uHYYA32CKgKT3FagE/hold-off-o...
(edited, happy?)