[Harmless Teddy Bear]

The better question is why would we expect anyone to help?

Because it is the duty of civilized people to stand up to the uncivilized?

Yes, I know, what am I thinking.

[blam]

"Because it is the duty of civilized people to stand up to the uncivilized?"

That's racist.

[CodeToad]

“Because it is the duty of civilized people to stand up to the uncivilized?”

But when that society tells you not to be armed in a manner that allows you to protect yourself and others then they are telling you NOT to intervene. They get what they ask for.