I've learned never to participate in politics. I used to, but it only legitimizes tyrants. All politicians are deceivers, defrauders, lyres, extortionists, fear mongers, and profiteers. Voting legitimizes evil tyrants. I've learned that voting with my wallet is a much more peaceful and productive way to contribute to society. The only one that can make the best decisions for each person is the individual not a group of ruling masters. Protests are usually a waste of time too. The politicians don't care what anyone's complaints are and they didn't from the start.