Maybe it's because, of course, not all those who pose as victims are actually victims. It's very natural to side automatically with whover complains of an inju

Maybe it's because, of course, not all those who pose as victims are actually victims. It's very natural to side automatically with whover complains of an injustice; but people who strive to be rational are suspicious of this immediate emotional reaction, and want to be sure that they're not being tricked into showing an undeserved support. Finally, the expression "victim blaming" subtly tries to shift the focus from the question "is this person really a victim" to the false question "should this victim be blamed".