Interesting reading, especially with the proposed Protection from Harassment Bill. The alternative way of nurturing national identity is to base it on commitments to a fair system in which all feel they have a stake. This is far more compatible with the diversity within which most of humanity now lives. It is about building a shared future built through inclusive democratic values, rather than a shared past whose strength is demonstrated through exclusion. In countries deeply entrenched in the traditional mode, transitioning to a system that protects minorities won’t be not easy, as it would be opposed vigorously by groups with a vested interest in the status quo. Indeed, it would require exceptional moral leadership.
Posted on: Tue, 18 Mar 2014 11:53:01 +0000