But the line between authoritative and tyrannical in these matters in this part of the world is horrifically blurred.
It hurtled horrifically through a farmers' market in downtown Santa Monica, California, killing 10 people and injuring more than 70 others.
When it smashes a trailer home, one man is sucked into the heart of the storm, spun and shaken horrifically.
Finally, farmed animals face horrifically cruel methods of slaughter, including electrocution and live skinning.