It is about the principles and the message it conveys. Gandhi protested against the British by spinning his own fabric, making his own shoes, and being complet

It is about the principles and the message it conveys. Gandhi protested against the British by spinning his own fabric, making his own shoes, and being completely independent. It made no difference to the British companies, but it sent a powerful message to the nation that Indians can be independent. Do not underestimate or discourage people from doing what they principally object, even if practically it makes no sense or has no objective benefit.