Katherine
People will do a great many things in the name of love. I, however, am not one of them. Unless, of course, love of self counts, then everything I have done counts. Ideals also seem to be a driving force, but when you come from a world where power and wealth is ripe for the taking, who truly needs to hold to ideals? Other than most of the people here, anyway.
Are you truly wanting to understand this mentality or are you simply curious as to how many can actually hold to their "I am better than you" mentality?