[Worldtraveler once upon a time]

-— “...They start by complaining about oppression and finish up wandering the streets beating people ...”

I think your observation apt. If one casts one's self as a victim, then one also casts another as a victimizer, a la the “takes two to tango” model.

With so many playing the victim these days, it seems many will want to force others to be their chosen victimzer, to justify their will to violence.

[Sarcazmo]

Sadly, I think you are right. These are the times that try men’s souls.