JP notes that there is a deep divide among people all over. Some see evil, while others don't! Those who recognize evil are able to defend themselves against it, while those that are blind to evil become subject to it. This has been my observation, as well as many of yours, too. It cuts right through wards, even.
My friend who died of cancer several years ago used to joke "JP is a prophet". He was kind of right, or maybe really right: