A Kosovo type problem in Britain in years to come and need to rethink power structures of nation state

In response to the Guardian leader, Illusions in Belgrade, on the conflict relating to Kosovo.

This conflict, like many others in the world, is a result of one (ethnic or whatever) group, with a shared sense of identity, who previously had no choice but to accept domination (whether oppressive or not) by another group (or groups), no longer being prepared to do so.

As people become better informed and freer (surely a good thing), they naturally want to exercise that freedom and are less prepared to accept the authority of a state or government they do not wholly identify with. We might conceivable have a Kosovo type problem of our own in Britain in years to come, if a clearly defined area that is predominantly Muslim insists on the freedom to live by its own laws.

The nation state evolved in, while at the same time creating, a "socio-economic environment" deeply rooted in and dependent on mankind's animal nature. As a consequence, it's power structures are "inherently" unjust, inhumane and unsustainable. Our (children's) survival depends on us creating alternative power structures, rooted instead in our more "enlightened", human nature.

It will be one hell of a task - but an exciting challenge.

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Link to "Illusions in Belgrade" plus all comments at The Guardian.

To: Comment at the Guardian Re: A Kosovo type problem in Britain in years to come and need to rethink power structures of nation state Date: Tuesday 31 October 06

In response to the Guardian leader, Illusions in Belgrade, on the conflict relating to Kosovo. This conflict, like many others in the world, is a result of one (ethnic or whatever) group, with a shared sense of identity, who previously had no choice but to accept domination (whether oppressive or not) by another group (or groups), no longer being prepared to do so. As people become better informed and freer (surely a good thing), they naturally want to exercise that freedom and are less prepared to accept the authority of a state or government they do not wholly identify with. We might conceivable have a Kosovo type problem of our own in Britain in years to come, if a clearly defined area that is predominantly Muslim insists on the freedom to live by its own laws. The nation state evolved in, while at the same time creating, a "socio-economic environment" deeply rooted in and dependent on mankind's animal nature. As a consequence, it's power structures are "inherently" unjust, inhumane and unsustainable. Our (children's) survival depends on us creating alternative power structures, rooted instead in our more "enlightened", human nature. It will be one hell of a task - but an exciting challenge. http://www.spaceship-earth.org Link to "Illusions in Belgrade" plus all comments at The Guardian.