Yes it is scary. And even scarier is that the leaders do not learn from the lessons of the past.
I rarely read the papers, as bad news seems to be 'good' news. How often do we hear about what happens next, how people get on, once new 'top' stories overtake the old ones?
Some sections of the media are truly irresponsible, desperate for a juicy story. I remember my husband's disgust, as a police officer, having to shield devastated relatives going to an inquest, after a fatal accident. They were shouting questions like how do they feel.
Taz is right, though, is concern yourself about what you can change, not what you can't. What are the consequences of the kind, thoughtful loving things that you do today? What affect can you have just by smiling ay a stranger?