If they cannot live up to their purpose, ignore them completely like trash on the sidewalk (actually sometimes I put the trash in the bin) but the government is non-existent.
They are not a thing unless they are given voice by me....realise this. Only participate when it benefits you directly. All other actions are to be actively ignored, and they are to be given no thought.
They have nothing except what is given to them..they are useless unless they can help you. If they cannot. Ignore them completely.
Do not respond to them. The burden is on them, and they will do nothing because they can do nothong without real people.
I haven't had to yet. But I would and think about it from time to time.