Reply #9: They "get it" from the observation that a majority of Americans [View All]

seem to be acting like field mice. They are running scared. Remember back when there was a run on duct tape because they were sealing off their homes from poison gas? They are in mortal fear of terrorist hijacking airliners despite the fact that statistically, any one American's chances to be killed in that manner approach nil.

On the other hand, we think nothing of neglecting our health, including the environment in situations that statistically point toward very likely fatal outcomes.

We are mortally afraid of things that are unlikely to harm us and fearless about likely dangers.
How does that happen? The lack of valid deductive reasoning processes.

Politicians know that the main "buzz" issue is the security of the "homeland". So, all must spout it or run the risk of not being elected.