Some might think the "culture of fear," generated by those in control today, is fairly new; e.g. Fear of H1N1 pandemic, bad breath, Iran and/or nuclear attack...
You might think that the use of fear was not as sophisticated centuries ago but reading up on the Inquisition will help dispel that notion. The Roman Catholic church terrified the homefront as much as those in the colonies. Jews (1288), Protestants, Moslems were all included. Not that the Protestants were kindly to RCs! Burning books, as well as adherents, was entertainment. (No TV!) Odd that all major religions have included that tenet about loving our brothers - as you hope they will love you. Not much luck there. Fear remains, today, the greatest force to ensure our obedience.
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