At least do something...

If you don't want to volunteer, or your excuse is not enough time, or "I am too busy," at least join an association or organization of some sort. That way you could be informed through mailings, magazines, conferences, websites, etc., of issues that may interests you.

By being part of a group, you have representatives working on your behalf through your donations and contributions.

Groups are only as strong as their members. It is up to the members to strengthen or weaken the group and its purposes.

Groups are part of the building blocks of an ideal democracy because people work collectively with each other to strengthen society.