The right amount of fear is essential to prod people to move forward. More THAN NECESSARY will weaken a war effort.
Pres. Bush is doing it just right IMO. Reminding the people again and again of the need for the war, and projecting an image of bravery, not undue fear.
"I think you missed the phrase "more fearful THAN NECESSARY"."
No, I didn't. I objected to the notion that American men would become increasingly fearful in reaction to more bad news. I think most of us would instead become more angry and resolute.