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?