The popularity of a particular approach is no indication of whether or not it will be effective.

The reason I see it differently than you do is that I see the kneejerk approach being advocated by some people as being more likely to cause greater problems for us in the long run. As opposed to an approach that is more concerned with giving us the best results in the long run, but may be less satisfying to those who are looking an outlet for their anger in the short term.

And just because it is me who sees it in this way, doesn't mean that this view lacks validity.