I hear you. When I lived in LA I was an advocate for certain causes, and you can absolutely make change happen if you grind away long enough and loud enough. Be the squeaky wheel. I've seen so many individuals I know personally in my life time affect change in their cities by simply standing up and speaking loudly and repeatedly, and getting others to speak up with them. It can be done.

I'm glad you didn't believe the hype. I love that end quote.