[DownByTheRiverSide]

I agree that .....

.... one should not shirk his moral duty, but perhaps that would more properly go under the heading of attracting attention to the issue at hand and not of seeking attention for the person himself.

Not attracting undue attention to oneself is something I value highly, and one of the hallmarks I look for in a person of quality, and I am seeing that quality less and less in recent years.

I'm not sure I agree with this. One of the values held dear to the gentleman is (moral) courage. Sometimes a stand has to be made and such stands rarely leaves one inconspicuous.