NOT MY PROBLEM?

If you don't believe we are one world, look at the fallout from the U.K. withdrawing from the European Union.  It is affecting the economic markets around the world. Other European countries are now clamoring for a similar choice. Though we all want to feel we are independent and don't need each other, we do. If the world does not stand together against those that have no use for our way of life, freedoms or religions, the evil ones will separately pick each one apart. Like it or not, chosen or not, we are all connected in the current world economy.

This type of evolution was inevitable as technology improved to the point of instant communication and international business interactions. Might I suggest it was preordained that we would finally realize our similarities are more numerous than our differences.  Whenever people have access to education, and the internet, they are able to understand that even if their backyard looks different from another's, we are all engaged in living, loving, family and looking for opportunities to have a decent life for ourselves and our children. These are the universal truths we are finally realizing apply to all.

I do understand some of the Brits reasoning such as paying a lot into the EU and not always getting a return on what they spend.  Often like the States sending money to Washington that does not make its way back for the State's benefit.  Also the expectation that every country will take unlimited refugees which impacts every working man and woman.  These are real issues and apparent to even the most uninformed.  However the ability to stand as one, trade without barriers, defend each other and help keep each other strong should be the goal of all civilized society.

Contrary as it sounds, each country can only maintain their own unique identity and way of life when there is partnership and support from others. The sooner we realize that we must stand together on issues that impact us all for the common good, the sooner we will create the wonderful world we desire.