Countries are primitive tribal territories that have had their day.

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Surely if human beings are to progress we have to leave our tribal past behind and develop a more inclusive mentality?

We have made a number of big leaps forward in dealing with racism. In the modern world it is recognised that all human beings are equally important. Skin colour is of no consequence.

Countries are merely tribal units, a throwback to a distant past. Most are entirely artificial anyway. Whole continents have done away with countries (the USA and Australia for example). Others are artificial constructs of colonialism. Countries have regularly changed their boundaries.

The concept of nationalism, national identity, racial customs and religious differences are relics of the past. These are things that have caused immense trouble, wars, racism and enmity. Isn’t it time we relegated them to the past and moved on to higher things?

Nowadays, with modern travel, we can circumnavigate the world in less than a day. We can live in the country of our choice. We live in multicultural communities and get along with people of all religions, customs and colours. We have no need for separation. We have developed tolerance.

We have the United Nations with its wonderful charter of human rights. Surely that is what we should be inspired by?

Instead of building walls and separating into smaller countries surely we should be binding together, opening barriers and creating more unity?

One people, one planet, in harmony.

Let’s do away with countries, make it work for everybody, and work out a better balance with nature. Why not?

13 thoughts on “Countries are primitive tribal territories that have had their day.”

    1. Then there has to be safeguards. Surely it is not beyond the wit of man to create a system that cannot be subverted into tyranny?

      2. Surely an elected assembly, supporting the Universal Declaration, with limited terms, can be devised in such a way that nobody, or group, can manipulate it for their own selfish purposes?
        It must be possible to create such a model.

  3. Thanks, great post. We talk highly about anti discrimination laws and welfare, yet most people seem totally indifferent about anyone born outside their territory. Socialists defending their right to keep people outside their borders are the greatest hypocrites of all. Socialism has to include everyone to make sense. I do not think the solution is more power to the UN, though, but rather less, to the UN, the national states, *and* the multinational companies. A harder task, I realize, but still a more sustainable solution. Thanks.

    1. Cheers. I like the UN though. It is far from perfect and requires an overhaul in order to make it work, but it is a global institution with a sound policy. The Declaration of Human Rights is probably the best document I’ve read. We need a global policeman to solve the multinationals, pollution, conservation, crime, war, poverty, human rights, gender issues, low pay and a thousand other things.

      1. Sure, it has it’s good sides. Still, some of the flaws are enormous. The permanent members of the Security Council is one, especially their right to veto. The elected members does not have that right, and it creates disequality and conflict (note that there is no muslim country represented). It’s a highly anti democratic agreement, and I do not see how this is going to change within the current system. The Declaration of Human Rights was a step in a very positive direction, I agree, though it should be taken a lot further.

      2. I agree with you. That is why I think it needs an overhaul in order to enable it to function properly. It needs all nations, no vetoes and a global perspective. It also needs properly funding.

  4. There’s a few problems with the post’s content.
    East and South-East Asia has extreme colour discrimination, which is why you won’t ever see a dark skinned person in government leadership.
    Same colour discrimination is also very much evident in the entire continent of South America.
    Africa has extreme tribal discrimination.
    No, you cannot live in any country of choice. For example, Australia, where the cut-off point is 45 years of age. If one is older than that, forget it.
    I could go on and on, but that’s enough to be going on with.

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