Uncertainty

Serious scratchiness

Is uncertainty the root of fear?  Uncertainty appears to create a hesitation/a moment of dwelling in the unknown.  As we become more skillful in navigating being, cant uncertainty take on shades of allowing if it isn't labeled negatively?  If someone cannot tolerate uncertainty/unknowing than the ego often steps in to seize the moment and drive the bus.  Looking at the layer under fear, since so much of the insanity plan is fueled by fear.  While spending time observing the American political process, I began to wonder if fear was at the root of power and greed?