It does not happen too often, but sometimes I meet people in real life who are affected by what I do.

The lady I met today thought the board should change policy because she is not able to make a living otherwise. Hello? If you cannot make ends meet through your chosen path then you might want to try your hand at waiting tables. Always worked for me.

If existing channels do not provide for your to make a living, you are free to petition for change. You are also free to brainstorm towards something that will work.

Folks will not change so that you don't starve. Folks are too busy trying not to starve to care about you. Sorry.