Good grief - how many times do I need to say it? I am sure that most of the people in question fully understand the difference, and know which they want 'scrapped' - but are merely expressing themselves badly.You're talking about giving credence to legislative and safety proposals from people who cannot tell the difference between this: .... and this: .... Or who don't think that such things are of any importance when they are demanding changes.
If someone writes/says something which is not being expressed correctly, one should seek clarification from them and, if appropriate, help them understand the correct language - not questoon their mental capacity and say that they should be taken seriously or given credence (or worse, as often happens).
Kind Regards, John.