[Skybird]

I have added some things to my posting, possibly while you replied. It seems your reply leaves out these parts, therefore.

I just reiterate: we are the first truly global society on this planet, with our economy globalised as well. what effects the one, sooner or later will effect all the others as well. the geographical borders of the past, due to spacing and long travelling times, do not count anymore. The regional separation of local societies, does not work as a model anymore.

Well, more I cannot say to it all. the perspective I find to be extremely depressing. If my grim assessment shouold be correct, then the only choice we still have is in what style and attitude we will face our fate: hysterically yelling and hectically waving arms and running in panic over the bodies of the already fallen while trying to reach the resuce boats that are not aboard anyway, or - well, differently. With some more calm and grace, maybe. The choice is up to the individual only, of course, a matter of individual temperament, class and education. But as a global society, of course we will run amok and wage war and terror.