Minor Political thing

Alcuin of York:

 I've definitely heard the analogy before. I'm not sure how well it will hold up over time, but there is certainly a case to be made that that is a part, if not all, of it.

For me, the breakdown is the idea of celebrating differences over sameness. It is far more constructive to society to accept difference and celebrate sameness than the alternative. 

As we go now, we lose track of the common interests so completely that we end up with virtual civil war. That can't be good. 

• stephan