The problem with the Chomsky/Herman idea of 'worthy and unworthy victims' is that -- as not seldom -- the name it has been given obscures its meaning. 'Worthy' and 'unworthy' are nitwit words to use in this context: all they do is confuse people; and the thought is diluted or lost as a result. 'Significant and insignificant victims' would convey the meaning far better, as would several other terms.

It's a very common problem. Lots of people encountering, say, Popper's idea of 'piecemeal social engineering' will think, from his inept choice of words, that he's talking of something he considers bad.

M.