Alas, tribalism is at the heart of one’s primitive ego defensive mechanism. It requires at least a minimum amount of worldly intellect to rise above one’s negative aspects of the tribal impulse. Some folks possess intllect naturally. Other gain intellect through education and a broad array of experiences.

This accounts for those living in relatively isolated communities for tending toward xenophobia.

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    James M. Ridgway, Jr.

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    Jim Ridgway, Jr. military writer — author of the American Civil War classic, “Apprentice Killers: The War of Lincoln and Davis.” Christmas gift, yes?