>>, tells us that it is possible to fashion unity while cherishing diversity<<
Quite a devisive statement for those who can actually think independently.
Human beings have tremendous difficulties agreeing about facts, let alone in setting goals. Culture is critical in finding common ground among peoples. American freedom was derived from and defended by adherents Anglo-Saxon culture. If we dillute that any more, it will die. If we expect our global neighbors to follow in our footsteps, we'd be mistaken.
We'd better start taking a hard look at survival in a world where our culture is as foreign as a lunar ladnscape to most of our earthly cohabitants.