Perhaps so, but if so it makes the majority of the human race pusillanimous.

People care what their spouses, relatives, friends, and neighbors think. It’s basic human nature, we’re _tribal_ . It’s hardwired into us, though to varying degrees. There are people who would face down a painful death without flinching for a cause they believe in, but who would back down to that kind of disapproval from friends and loved ones.

There are people who have committed suicide rather than face social rejection.

Plus the possibility, or fear, that crossing the Establishment might bring negative consequences not just to them but to their families as well.

With respect to “Maryland Man”, the Dems want to accept the decision of the 3rd immigration court, and ignore the first two. They don’t even care what the 3rd court ruled (that he can’t be sent to Guatemala).

They are just in opposition to Trump, because he’s blocking their power play.

I agree that it is a delightful and inspiring narrative. But it’s not the real More, is all.

I don’t think their other ideological and political positions find much positive resonance today, although there are some Democrats and Leftists that might applaud a few of them, de facto if not de jure.

And I fully agree that “Some of the people killed with the approval of More or Luther would have been better candidates for “veneration”. -”

Mine was a single-issue example, familiar to many people from the “filtered” version, as are most historical vitae and events.

PS I confess to being somewhat biased toward the filtered version, as I worked tech for a college production of “A Man for All Seasons” in which AesopSpouse-to-be played Sir Thomas.
It’s a vary narrow slice of More’s life, but a magnificent play.

The pro-Trump side has a clear view. The Democrat side was confused or claimed to be confused and rejected any data offered. A lot of mental gymnastics from the left on this.