This reminds me of the Critic's Lament: 1) Paint too bleak a picture: Most people will conclude there's nothing to be done, and take no action. 2) Paint too

This reminds me of the Critic's Lament: 1) Paint too bleak a picture: Most people will conclude there's nothing to be done, and take no action. 2) Paint too rosy a picture: Most people will conclude it's no big deal, and take no action.