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What Are We Scared Of?

42% are afraid of being a victim of a random mass shooting, up from 16% in 2015 (Chapman University). 57% of teens worry about gunfire erupting at their schools (Pew Research). Washington gives many cause for concern: 74% are fearful of corrupt government officials (Chapman University). 64% fear another world war will erupt in the next 40 years (YouGov).

The Week, “What Are We Scared Of?” (December 21-28, 2018), p. 24

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