Isn't that like saying a minefield is the same as any other field as long as you know where the land mines are and step around them? At the end of the day is it that surprising that people choose to walk somewhere else?
You can see where the mines are, it's the guy in the back of the car muttering to himself about Dr. Phil ejaculating in the water supply. Don't step on him.
These "landmines" you speak of aren't stationary targets. They can walk up to you.
Breaking news, man on subway car capable of locomotion.
No, it's more like I am aware that a bear is not a big large cuddly cat, and when one approaches I act appropriately.