You're right, it's more complex than that. I also don't think it makes a difference. I'm not capable of organising a mass protest. Living in a big city, I see lone protesters outside the Capitol all the time. I also see nobody caring. If there were a mass protest in my city, I might go. But even then, those fast food workers didn't succeed. The minimum wage wasn't raised. No laws were passed. Nobody in power cared, and nothing happened. I could. But I wouldn't be. I have written and called congressmen. I got cookie-cutter replies, and nothing changed. They didn't care. Ever signed one of the White House "WeThePeople" petitions? I have. Ever read the Obama Administration's responses when one gets enough signatures? They're all the same. Cookie-cutter "We know it's a problem, and we're going to do everything we can that doesn't involve actually doing anything." I'm tired of participating in the illusion of democracy.You really couldn't make time for a couple of hours of making yourself heard