But, wouldn't this leave you in the middle, non-committal? Taking a position of disagreement is taking a position without context, isn't it?
Yes, you have a point there. But you have to consider the fact that in the absence of a guarantee, disagreement comes easier. I think so at least.
Anything that makes them feel bad, means their rights have been trampled
That's exactly why I mentioned context. Ultimately, it boils down to what each person believes is a right or not. Depending on what I have in mind,I could completely agree or disagree with everything you said. But because it's safer to not agree without definitive examples. Noncommittal is the safe option.
Some people make ridiculous demands, but a lot of demands people consider ridiculous, I am fine with.
Everyone can make themselves a victim.
The truth is often, you often can't change others,only yourself, which is why "pulling yourself by your bootstraps is often the best option, but that doesn't make you less of a victim