No revolution, no evolution.

Not until the oil is gone and the people are riotiing will they remember there is an alternative to fossil fuels, synthetic chemicals, fabrics, medicines, and foodstuffs.

Until the rulers change, the status quo is just fine. You have no money and suck up to their legal system, they have the money, land and power and make you suck up to their programs. How do you effect change? Only one way my friend, and it is like Big Bob told us, Stand Up! Stand up for your rights.