They are idealists. I agree with you to the extent that these "idealists" are in danger of sacrificing "the good" in pursuit of "the perfect". I don't agree with you that everyone that supports these causes want to be victims. That's about as sound a theory as the old saw that all Democrats are looking for a handout from the government. Do you really think Conor, Lance or me are looking for handouts from the government? Not all abolitionists were African-American.