Dear XenopusTex:

There is a difference then between focusing on dangers we can do nothing about and focusing on dangers we can do something about and then do what needs to be done.

Always consider the motivation of the person/ group that promotes a particular fear and evaluate two things:

Is the danger they are presenting a real danger?

Is what they desire that I do about it, is that going to protect me/ others from the danger? Is what they want me to do about the danger- is it even relevant to the danger>

Looking forward to more of your thoughts.

anita