As for the "toning down", I took a blood oath to defend the Constitution. I mean what I say.
The "adults in charge" will just cherry pick the suggestions they like, and ignore the rest. "Delphi method." Make the subjects feel as though they have input (which amounts to an opportunity to control), when in fact, they only have an opportunity to speak up AFTER the policy decisions have been made. It's a sham, a charade.
Then, I have my answer. It will be easy for them to accomplish what they wish to accomplish because you'll react exactly the way they want you too. They are going to succeed at disarming the nation. After 2-3 examples, everyone else will comply.