Nationalized consciences
This is the point about how we perceive nationalism: Our consciences have been nationalized. I cannot explain the situation that we are going through in any other way. We heed the sound of our consciences when we one of us is persecuted, but we remain silent when others are persecuted. How can we define this kind of conscience? When racism hurts one of us, we cry out. We are sensitive about human rights if there is an attack against our people, flag or faith. I do
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