I think you've narrowed the definition too much or perhaps constricted it in a way which does not give it meaning. In other words, are you 'contributor' or a 'taker' from society?

There's a lot of folks who perpetually argue they are victims or are entitled to something, particularly from the government. I've always wondered when I hear those types of sentiments, what in the world did that person do for society? I think I can accurately guess they did nothing. That's right, they did nothing but breath.

To date, I have not heard a Veteran claim he's a victim for example. He may be pissed at the VA for screwing around with his benefits, but those EARNED benefits are his and not for the government to screw around with.

I see it all over the place with the left leaning members / social progressives. You know, one person is 'owed' healthcare at the expense of another. Or, they are 'owed' an unfair advantage because of this or that ... and the list goes on and on. Take a peek under the covers and those folks who claim they are owed something will invariably be nothing more than 'takers' from society who contribute virtually nothing. They eat up whatever society is willing to hand them and then complain it's not enough. But, point that out, and they will draw up the most extreme examples of where humans did not treat other humans nicely and use that as their example or justification as to why they are entitled to something ...