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In his inaugural address, Franklin D. Roosevelt said:
This great Nation will endure as it has endured, will revive and will prosper. So, first of all, let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself—nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which paralyzes needed efforts to convert retreat into advance.
Fear is an emotional response to threats and danger, real or perceived. The Hummer SUV that this plate was on probably wanted to convey its position in the automobile food chain - the monster of all trucks. It may have been feared by the Geo Metro’s of the world because of its presence and power, but it’s 32 gallon gas tank and 8-12 MPG is now causing great anxiety among many of its owners.
What’s feared one day may not be feared the next, and if so, possibly for different reasons. Fear has been known to induce quick-fire responses, but consider that the response may cause more anxiety than what first initiated it. Fear can paralyze, so question the assumptions upon which your fears are derived before you take action.