So what are we supposed to be doing about it?

You can do anything you want, literally.

But you know what you did after reading this? You started to gag thinking of all the ways you CAN'T.

Which means the pestilence is in your mind. Cleanse your mind of this.

What’s the solution to ending their reign of terror in your mind?

First cleanse your mind of the pestilence. Once this is done understand wholeheartedly that most of humanity is not your enemy.

They are suffering from what you just healed yourself out of.

After this you will have your own solution to put forth.