I wouldn't compare a bird of prey with the lunatics you refer to. It feels insulting to these great birds, but I know what you mean.
I wonder if human kind ever had courage.
Who knows a new Jeanne d'Arc is needed to save humanity but most likely Jeanne learned her lesson and will not do it again.
I agree with you, even about Joan of Arc. Humanity is asleep or simply doesn't care. I'm losing faith that things will ever get better. :'(