It's a choice.
Some can't exist unless there's an enemy to overcome, and purpose for existence and actions/decisions.
If no enemy, create "them." No one is talking about "commies" now, coming to get us; or Blacks taking away factory jobs, as was talked about in the 60s when mfg. moved south; now it's Mexicans, Muslims, Chinese and/or India's Indians. It's Business/CEO Corporate decisions that create these "enemies."
Reverse Robin Hood, IMHO. 90% or more of us are merely worker bees on this planet. Business likes worker bees, wherever found. Hives can show up anywhere these days.
Fear is a powerful tool which can be used wisely, or not : any parent knows that. LOL or raised Catholic.
I'm with George Carlin's Take: Ce Passé ... Don't sweat the small stuff.
Live only in fear, if you choose to.
Bush & coherts got elected telling everyone to "fear/destest/hate" the Federal Govt. Now they're in charge of Federal Govt. Never feared Govt. until election of 2000 and all that's unfolded since. Hopeful after 2006; optimistic about 2008.
At my age of 64, better chance of dying tripping over a scatter rug or slipping in the bath tub, if not careful, than of a terrorist attack. Yet 24/7 news says be afraid, be very afraid.