Re: And that's the problem.
They may be right to be WARY of mutants, but paranoid is another story. It's the same general thing as with, say, bikers - it is common knowledge that there are plenty of violent biker gangs out there, but then, there are also plenty of guys who are just motorcycle enthusiasts, and enjoy roaring around with their friends on the weekends to blow off steam. So if you see a group of slightly rough-looking bikers hanging around town, you are perfectly justified in thinking 'huh. Might be a gang. Best be on my guard'. You are NOT justified in going 'AAAAAHHH IT'S A GANG, OH CRAP, GOTTA CALL THE POLICE!' Similarly, it's worthwhile ascertaining whether or not a mutant is the type who might give you trouble, but that doesn't mean that you should automatically assume they WILL give you trouble.