It never would have worked in the 80's. Why? Because there was no information out there about the evil. None. There was no internet and the news wasn't going to tell the public what was going on. This isn't about Boomers not giving a free handout to their kids. It's about good vs. evil. That is why it's spiritual/biblical. You have to decide which side you'll fight for.
Grow up and get over your butt hurt. The only way this will work is/was information collection and dissemination on both sides. Now is the time for the truth about something that has been around for a very very long time. It's only now being exposed. God-fearing families of the 80's were not ready for that kind of truth. People tried and failed or were disappeared.