Allegiance of Mini-Kingdoms

Let me begin by declaring a well known cliche: our skin does not define us, nor does our place of birth define our worth. And yet we are scattered across the globe, sometimes whole oceans, separating us. We see countless borders that man has made serving the purpose of temporal order. And what a fickle creature is this race of Man. With flags speared into the sand, time and time again. You wonder what it's all coming too, to what possible end? Taking ganders at the past, looksies at the ancient, never hurt a soul. If we don't know the origins how can we hope to devise a goal? Some say these lines in the sand divide us so - but is this true? Does it not show respect for your fellow man: your way is not my own, but, please, if you will, let me share my truth and you do the same. I believe in the Sovereignty of Nations, the Allegiance of mini-Kingdoms. I believe that Charity, however well spun, with the best of intentions, cannot be coerced with sticks and stones, that archaic method - it must be written on our hearts, on our very souls. Not in the Manuscripts of Man will you find such power as the one pumping in our veins. To Salvation's Sky, to our Savior's Loving Stare, Rules and Regulations will never take us there. Legislated Robbery does not compassion make, for it only serves to pin Neighbor against Neighbor, Gender against Gender. How can human freedom be so readily forsaken with the perilous pens of other fallible men? We are One People, One Race, flying the banner of peace and love. No one desires war, no one willingly looks for discord. And yet here we are: fighting battles that none can afford. The chaos of the earth is the collective reflection of the Human Heart. If you want change to occur that's a fine place to start. NOTE: I like to think of myself as a hardcore libertarian with a strong moral fiber. I don't always agree with the absurd antics of others, but recognize that people have a right to make their own bad decisions.