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Tough question of the day. Almost too philosophical for me.
Because yes, technically many of them are victims of circumstance and incredible pressure. I think often of a very good friend of mine who is a pilot who was essentially forced into it. He's a great guy, the kind who has never even come close to slighting me in many years of knowing him. Would never purposely do anything "bad". He's now pretty anxious about flying, and doesn't come right out and say anything, but is always picking my brain in a roundabout way for my thoughts on these subjects. I feel horrible for him and would consider him as close to a victim as it gets.
Tons of others, not so much.
But what I really think about is "what is a victim?"
I personally could consider myself a "victim" of the medical establishment. I've been through the ringer for over 20 years with them. I was young and "went with the flow" of doctors' advice and, for the most part, it was bad advice that's had consequences. Part of that is on me for being ignorant, naive and inexperienced. A larger part is on the medical establishment.
Point is, I don't look at myself as a victim. I do however, now know to do my research and put the majority of my faith in God and myself, and not men.
So what exactly is a victim?