This is a very regressive line of thinking, promoted by those who want to block any positive change and maintain (a favourable for them) status quo. - If you a

This is a very regressive line of thinking, promoted by those who want to block any positive change and maintain (a favourable for them) status quo. - If you are negatively affected from a situation and you speak out, "you are doing it out of spite, because you're good for nothing". - If you are speaking out in favour of the less fortunate without being directly affected, "this doesn't concern you - you shouldn't be talking, you privileged prick". The same arguments over and over again, for anything that may result in a net positive change. Don't fall for it.