we do indeed live in a global village, I value that highly. funny, when I was a kid my father would ask me about the root sources of patriotism. of course I'm an American, I'd answer, but I am also a citizen of the world.

the universe
the solar system
the earth
the western hemisphere
the united states of america
the west coast of the united states of america
california
northern california
sacramento
34th St
here

we are all connected whether we know that or no. what happens elsewhere happens also here. we are many and everywhere, all brothers and sisters.