The average person would never come in contact with the fbi or be put in a cage randomly. Ask your neighbours / friends if they have heard about anyone in their circle who had this happen to them in some form.

That fear is from tv using it so often it seems true.

What does the average American need to fear about China? Very little in terms of impact to daily lives.

What does the average American need to fear about being secretly recorded by a neighbour? Very little.. they still think its creepy