Universal Values and Diversity

There is a laudable movement for global unity on the basis of Universal Values [in fact usually moral and legal codes], so as to end war and conflict. All too easily these can be the values of a moral dictator, stultifying thought and diversity, in a supposed Utopian world. While an 'ideal' of entirely free nations [anarchism] is precarious, and intrinsically permits values, within each of its nations, states or communities, of all and any kind. There is indeed also the possibility of universal agreement on socially responsible and altruistic 'values', that may in fact be repressive and not of entire benefit to individuals or their communities. FOR a world that is intrinsically imperfect, if it is to progress, it must have the values of imperfection. Essentially these values will allow a large degree of self expression, publicity, and debate. 'Do not deny the Holocaust' is understandable, but it is a restriction that must be openly debated. A single or global village is entirely undesirable. The more semi-autonomous states there are, the more social and ethnic diversity is possible, and the advantages or disadvantages of each can be compared.