I don't think there will ever be a case of being one or the either in these cases, as, in the example of the paedophile who was abused himself as a child, was a victim who might not have been given any support and their learned behaviour is that of what they have been subjected to, leading to then become a villain. Over the years, society has started to see and actually speak out about things that are wrong. I know of families that knew their neighbour was abusing another neighbour's child, yet nothing was said for fear of what may happen to themselves. Everyone will be a victim and a villain in their life time - be it being the butt of a nasty joke, or being the person cracking the nasty joke - it's just the extent to which the villainy is taken. Well that's my opinion after being awake for 20-odd hours staring at my mac doing 4000 words on my professional development.... :S