I understand where you're coming from, however you must take into consideration that your individual actions are perceptible by your peers. A difference in cul

I understand where you're coming from, however you must take into consideration that your individual actions are perceptible by your peers. A difference in culture has much more potential effect than what may be perceptible. You may not control Congress, but you can control your actions and influence your peers. Tiny influences can impact in an emergent change in the future. Of course, this is highly subjective and probably more in the field of Ethics than anything else.