I hate to say it, but the situation reminds me of that in Nazi Germany, because a lot of people were yelling "bloody murder" there as well, before anything dire really happened. I think some people understand faster than the other that when you marginalise certain groups of people or trample upon their rights, the society loses as a whole.

LOL, I hope Before me 7 sees the light of day soon! Missing writing it seems like a good sign! *is hopeful*