Using generalizations when characterizing a group or entity can be helpful, even if the generalization is just that (true in most cases, but not every case). In

Using generalizations when characterizing a group or entity can be helpful, even if the generalization is just that (true in most cases, but not every case). In this case, I think we do all agree that "the media" very often overhypes fear -- because they have a financial incentive to do so.