In the book "Varina" by Charles Frazier, the author reflects on the troubling aspects of human behavior and societal values. He suggests that many people tend to overlook the negative elements within culture, even when these elements are harmful or misguided. This denial can lead them to choose destructive influences over more positive, uplifting ones.

Frazier emphasizes that individuals may gravitate towards entities that validate their existing fears and hostilities, feeling justified in their choices. He implies that this inclination towards negativity reveals a profound moral and ethical failure, where society can abandon higher principles for the sake of fleeting satisfaction or validation of their darker impulses.