I see what you're getting at but I think you are putting people off with your diction there.

I also think that of all the "irrational" fears we have as Americans--being victimized by terrorists, creepy child-molesting strangers, being haunted by ghosts--this ranks pretty low on the list. Shit is *kinda* real, right?

Again I mean I think there is a backlash and a fear that is probably overdone, but I don't think calling it "irrational" is doing anyone justice here.