Indeed. Its been bombarded at people for 100 years (at least in terms of visual mediums) with non stop fear and what 'people need to do to be safe/their part'.

People have been programmed since birth to be afraid and do what they are told.

This is why it is so hard for most, or impossible for many to change or even accept bsdic facts when confronted with them. They have a worldview and hard wiring fighting against it without even realizing ut.