Yes, very sad @ericvancewalton:

"... massively amplifying the cultural tendency to politicize everything."

We can legitimately be concerned about when this will end. And how it will end. The trend has been in the wrong direction, at least IMO, for years.

Even sadder, as this is the desired effect:

"... not because of the Model 3 itself, which remains flawless, but because of the growing hostility from the public."

Fear.

"... something feels deeply unsettling about the direction this country—and the world at large—is heading."

We can only hope that those of us who would prefer to focus more on what should unite us, rather than divide us, will ultimately prevail.