I think this is terrible advice. Not participating never helps. I live in rural western Ohio. My Representative and Senator are both likely to turn a deaf ear

I think this is terrible advice. Not participating never helps. I live in rural western Ohio. My Representative and Senator are both likely to turn a deaf ear to my concerns. I still see value in making sure that their office has knowledge of my concerns and position. Maybe it won't change their position on a particular issue, but their staff is definitely interested in keeping tabs on the opinions of their constituency.