It's important information irregardless of how it makes you feel. People should know the statistically significant risks they face when dealing with common problems.

An inability to judge risk based on statistical probability is how we get nonstop coverage of ebola on every news outlet in America. People ought to be encouraged to understand the real risks that are backed up by actual research.

In this case, sad to say, but think twice before you let things get to the point where you feel like you have to call the cops because even if you're right you've got a good chance of losing.