... The United States is a democracy, and the Constitution was framed with the expectation that citizens have the right and even the duty to be both locally an

... The United States is a democracy, and the Constitution was framed with the expectation that citizens have the right and even the duty to be both locally and federally involved. If someone's mental health is at risk, I'm right there with you - throw out Twitter and see a doctor. But being angry at the federal government is just about as American as a cheeseburger, and it's not useless. Demonstrations work, anger works. If for no other reason than so kids 20 years from now don't ask "and everyone was just ok with that?" I appreciate you're trying to help people but I disagree with your prescription. It whiffs of "your actions don't matter, peasant."