jin on Nostr: This is the fault and responsibility fallacy. The fault of the wrongdoing lies with ...

This is the fault and responsibility fallacy. The fault of the wrongdoing lies with the perpetrators, but the responsibility of dealing with the aftermath always falls on the victim. Even if the perpetrators are punished by law or else wise, the victims are responsible for managing themselves afterwards.

Ex: You open your front door and find a baby on the porch. Is that your fault? No. But is it your responsibility? Absolutely. Whether you decide to leave the child to the wolves or take it to the police station, you are now responsible for it. The fault is not yours but responsibility is thrust upon you by circumstance. The same applies to victim situations.