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Originally Posted by Sociable
Perhaps remembering we are all citizens of the world with duties and responsibilities to all humanity regardless of nation, creed, religion or anything else that divides us is the key.
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I do not care for the rest of the world. They are merely other people. I do not believe in this new age concept of "citizen of the world." My allegiance lies to the United States, Canada, and Her Majesty the Queen. I do not owe allegiance to any other. I am not a citizen fo the world. They do not need me, nor do I particularly care what they do. It is none of my business, unless an ally is involved.
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Flag waving jingoism only serves to divide and antagonize and has no place in a modern world IMHO.
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I'm sorry you feel that way. Antagonize? Why do you feel antagonistic if I wave my flag? Aren't you PROUD to be British?
And who says division is bad? Of course I want to divide. I'm different from Brazil. I'm different from the French. I don't WANT to be like them.
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Accepting that a child's tears carry the same pain where ever they are shed is therefore my personal point of reference.
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But if given a choice saving only one life, and having to choose between my neighbor's kid or some kid in a faraway country I don't know, I will FIRST take care of those I associate with. I will take care of my own family, friends, and people FIRST. THEN, and only then, anyone else.