I agree entirely, but there's little that can be done to dissuade the general public.

[ for all his talk of having a purpose, he sure doesn't believe the people can be trusted to come up with their own ]

People are easily persuaded by strong words and a charismatic leader; all they need is a slight nudge— [ he demonstrates with a slight wave of his hand ] and off they go, blindly charging into a fruitless fight, causing more harm than good.