I don't think anyone is agreeing with "bullying"--but being a victim of bullying doesn't make you a martyr--it usually just means you've had a typical childhood.
So you think children suffering is typical/normal and shouldn't be changed...
But who says such things have to be typical of childhood?
The problem I see is that the victims of bullies aren't given reasonable options for handling bullies.
Adults have restraining orders. When physical threats are made against them, they can call the police. If they share a space with some jackass, they can usually get someone in charge to have that person removed.
But somehow public school is supposed to be different. If you're just too small, well tough shit, you have to take it.
Unless, of course, you attend a public school in Columbine, CO.