Comment Re:Good to see intelligence rewarded for once. (Score 1) 241
Fear motivates the world (or at least the US) these days.
The media peddles it, the two political parties (I was tempted to say major, but they have a lock on it) *both* peddle it to great effect. They each have their own brand, but they're both villainous in their exploitation of it.
The public has bought in to it, and individuals and groups lacking in scruples have noticed that it can be used to rally support.