They probably assume they are in trouble: “To launch a taboo, a group has to be poised halfway between weakness and power. A confident group doesn't need taboos

They probably assume they are in trouble: “To launch a taboo, a group has to be poised halfway between weakness and power. A confident group doesn't need taboos to protect it.” http://www.paulgraham.com/say.html http://www.paulgraham.com/say.html