In general, oppressors have already thought themselves stronger than the victims. Encouraged by the silence of the weak and the lack of effort from others, they are built up and maintain a sense of superiority. This feeling of dominance is heavily influenced by the actions of others, whether they support or disagree with the oppressor's acts.
Commonly, silence from others can only harm the victims. In order to interfere with the oppressor's torments, people need to take a stand. When people are treated as less than people, others need to speak out and represent the ones