Not sure I understand: how does this news story impact your opinion of “the populace”? Also what is your personal definition of “the populace”? Is it everyone y

Not sure I understand: how does this news story impact your opinion of “the populace”? Also what is your personal definition of “the populace”? Is it everyone you don’t know personally? This seems like a tough mindset to find yourself in, but I want to make sure I understand what you mean.