You are missing the point. We are a democracy and we do what the greater majority want, particularly if it's a two third majority, it doesn't matter what the issue is.
You are entitled to an opinion and democracy encourages that, what you're not entitled to do is act on that opinion, that's why we have so many rules and penalties.
The majority says the economy is not our first priority at this point in time. We'll let you know when it is.