Why do we mock Fred Rogers and other good men?

There is something threatening about a sincere and compassionate man.

Dr. François S. Clemmons as Officer Clemmons sitting to the left of Fred Rogers on the set of “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood”. Photo credit Dr. François S. Clemmons via Wikipedia

As a sensitive young child afraid of everything, I needed Fred Rogers like a burn needs salve. As my mother put it, “His show was always safe for you. I never had to worry about you becoming confused or upset by what you saw on it.” Since almost everything confused and upset me, this was vitally important. Rogers…