I'm reminded of executioners. Nobody likes executioners, not even the people hiring them. But if you live in a society that needs lots of dirty work done, then

I'm reminded of executioners. Nobody likes executioners, not even the people hiring them. But if you live in a society that needs lots of dirty work done, then you kind of need a guy like that around. Think of Luca Brasi from "The Godfather", for example. Despised but tolerated because he's useful.