Very fair point, and I agree with you wholeheartedly on such. But, I think what Dan is highlighting is the "hysteria" regarding this contrived event. These events are "engineered" if you will to divide us. These events are tailored to evoke primal emotions from us and pit us against each other. The reason should be clear - to divide us so that we do not unite against the true enemy of humanity.
My gut feel is that this entire scenario was engineered to do just that. Whether or not the players themselves be aware of that individually- the MSM narrative certainly is. And to that point, I think Dan is obligated to point out the contrivance by breaking down the facts.
Tu ne cede malis.