HN/Silicon Valley/tech is extremely left-leaning but seems to forget that SV was borne out of warfare. It has close ties to the military from research to investment and many of our advanced technologies today are from defense projects.

Complaining about such things is usually a luxury by people who have never experienced the serious crime and poverty that exists in the world and afflicts billions everyday. In a way, it's a good thing that life can be so comfortable, but it also causes a loss in perspective.