Going Over the Line

So here’s what I propose. Stop imagining that line the separates you from the people on the other side. They’re not a nation, they’re humans just like you. You’re not different creatures, you just live in different places. So do you and your neighbours. So do you and your cousins. So do you and your parents. You still unite with them despite the distance between you so why should it be any different with the people on the other side of the line? There’s no reason. Get rid of the lines.

These imaginary lines lead to conflict. Am I saying we should let anyone move around from country to country as much as they want? Nope. I’m saying we shouldn’t have countries. We are all humans on the one planet and there’s no reason beyond selfish greed imposed on us from birth to have these imaginary lines. A man does not go to war with man but a nation goes to war with a nation and that’s easy to cope with because there’s that damned line there.

A man does not trade with a man but a nation trades with a nation and if your government decides not to like that nation then no one in your nation gets to trade with them. Once again the decisions are being made for you, in spite of you. What do you do? Go along for the ride.

Someone please give me one good reason to be drawing lines in the sand. Someone give me some reasonable support for separating ourselves from each other. I want to know. Please challenge me and prove me wrong!

And in case you’re wondering: Biggotry does not count as evidence. That’s just another product of separation.

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