In Bowling for Columbine one of the main points was that fearmongering is a major source of social unrest, and all that that implies.
I thought it would be interesting to create a list of all the things that the media tells you to be afraid of, and then a list of what I think you should fear.
On the first list, here are a few things I can think of off the top of my head.
Things to fear (media)
Taking regular showers may cause harm to the nervous system
Chopsticks may cause arthritis
Teflon may cause cancer
Soy may cause cancer and brain damage
Tylenol may cause asthma
Birth control pill may cause cancer
Cell Phones may cause cataracts
Wood Smoke may cause lung cancer
PCBs may cause diabetes
Typing may cause tendonitis
Viagra may cause vision loss
Smog may cause lung problems
Farmed salmon may cause cancer
Anti-depression medications may cause tooth decay
White Bread may cause tooth decay
Potato chips may cause cancer
Flying may cause cancer/leuemia
Mosquito coils may cause cancer
Soft candles may cause respiratory problems
Colgate, Aquafresh, Sensodyne may cause depression, liver problems, cancer
Paint strippers may cause damage to the liver, kidney or brain, and cancer
Aspartame may cause liver cancer
Dental fillings may cause multiple sclerosis
Cling Wrap may cause health problems
Styrofoam cups and trays may cause health problems
Household cleaning fluids with pthalates may cause infertility
Feel free to comment with more
Excessive intense exercise may cause cancer