Yes: we don't want an anointed priesthood to hand scientific truth out to the peons. We want the facts and figures, thanks very much.
In the article the Guardian reports (in a horrifed tone!) that 56% of the public still believe that there's a debate about AGW - despite the best efforts of the govt to educate them! Chilling and condescending - classic UK Guardian! These socialists want their scientists to be treated with reverence and unquestioning obedience - the same way they want to be treated themselves.
I take it you're complaining about the cost of a subscription to the publications of the Royal Society...while also complaining about government subsidies for scientists.
There's no free lunch, friend.