Read Gondring's post 4,994 and get back to me.
5000? Whoo-hoo
I think that my post actually provides common ground where you are both correct.
SoldierDad is correct in distinguishing between sympathy and empathy, but I also pointed out that--as FreeReign said--one doesn't have to be an actual victim to empathize with victims.
Not that I really want to get involved in any dispute. :-)