Voting is one of the tools in our toolbox. It is a pretty simple tool, and one we should all choose to use.

As for the other tools, they are important too. We can mock one tool and pursue another (bogging ourselves down in stupid wasteful and discouraging arguments), or we can encourage every person to use as many tools as they feel comfortable using. I support the latter.

Use your vote. Use your protests. Use your legal actions. Use your boycotts and strikes. Use your civil disobedience. Etc.

Use as many tools as you dare, including voting.

Celebrate those who use these tools. Permit people to use the tools they like. Simple.