First of all, the threat from fallout was overblown by popular media (and still is). All along, the government has emphasized survivability in the face of nuclear weapons (fallout shelters, etc.). It is the popular media that has promoted the "We are better off dead" line of thinking.
Not letting fear control your thinking is good. But don't let ignorance control your thinking. That is no better.
First of all, the threat from fallout was overblown by popular media (and still is). All along, the government has emphasized survivability in the face of nuclear weapons (fallout shelters, etc.). It is the popular media that has promoted the "We are better off dead" line of thinking.
Not letting fear control your thinking is good. But don't let ignorance control your thinking. That is no better.