So our government (top20) is dependent upon the votes of whales to stay in government.
Pretty much the case, no matter how we present it!
The next time I read a post from an "anti-establishment" cheerleader somewhere on our Steem blockchain, I will remember the facts and figures I put out there the other day about dead voters, voters on dead witnesses and what some others have mentioned from time to time 'those that just don't vote'.
Responsibilities exist at all levels for everything in a voting system that depends on the people.
I don't see the need to "give up" or "withdraw", what I do see is the need to take a breath and clear ones mind and start thinking along the lines of:
"OK, this is reality, what do we do to change it?"
Yesterday is in the past, it is what I do today that matters.
& cheers for taking action on what you believe in, Steem has a future!