Miguel reads the newspaper every day. He understands that terrorism is a large social problem in the world today. He also knows that the statistics show that he has much greater chance of being a gun victim rather than a victim of a terrorist attack. Still, knowing this, he feels that the number one priority of his government should be counterterrorism. Miguel's opinion has been colored by ______.
A) an alliance
B) collateral damage
C) moral panic
D) the power elite

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Miguel's opinion seems to be influenced by a sense of moral panic. Despite knowing that the statistics do not support his fear of terrorism, he believes it should be the government's top priority. Moral panic refers to an exaggerated or irrational fear of a particular issue or group, often fueled by media coverage or political rhetoric.

Miguel Reads the Newspaper Every Day