This is the problem. You spelled it out.Most of the population doesn't have the opportunity to be on TV. Most of the population doesn't have the opportunity to make millions of dollars. Most of the population doesn't have the kind of national identity or platform for their message to get out unless they manage to go viral for a day on social media. So what's your point with that part of the statement?
You saying we should listen to people wealth and status because they have wealth and status.
But, then the same are be quick to jump on these prominents that have a different view.... see Goya