Honestly, I cannot fathom greater callousness than 'the unaffected modern person.' I don't like broad-stroking entire walks, but my experience paints self-proclaimed conservatives (fiscal and ideological) as a force contrary to democracy.
Nothing wrong with a penchant for self-interest, so long as it doesn't come at the express cost to others. Unfortunately, the conditions for most Western Comforts are foisted on the rest of the world, and this ethos permeates.
@BlastBunny Wonder if that's the guy who found the child with her face blown away..