I think this is more a consequence of the "lot to lose" side of being empowered rather than the existing benefits of being empowered. What I mean is that those

I think this is more a consequence of the "lot to lose" side of being empowered rather than the existing benefits of being empowered. What I mean is that those who are empowered are probably not at all opposed to becoming more empowered. The risk from them may be greater than the reward though.