I've known some heroes and heroines who did not take any direct action to save someone related or not. Their courage was in standing up and being counted, against the stream of the masses, in speaking out and risking all for a matter of principle, belief, conviction, etc. They are the ones who can write and put their names to it, publically, speaking for those who dare not.

I do not mean as a victim, but as someone who sees a broader picture than is being generally presented and has the ability to present an alternative which speaks for those who may be victims of whatever social injustice, etc. they write about. Sometimes, it takes a lot of courage to put words to paper and have it published.

kat