The system is the way it is - it's not going to be replaced any time soon. It can only be changed from the inside, and that will happen over time as more people get involved.
Choices matter. One has to hold their nose and not get discouraged. Discouragement enables those who don't want change.
Consider the recent McAuliffe vs Cuccinelli race in Virginia - http://wonkette.com/...straight-marriage
Some of these guys are worse than others...
Cheers,
Scott.